Burning an Illusion (1982)
106 min | Drama

Burning an Illusion (1982)

106 min | Drama

A young black woman in England becomes increasingly frustrated with her life with her lazy, demanding boyfriend, and with the help of friends seeks something better.

Director

Menelik Shabazz

Writer

Menelik Shabazz (written by)

Composers

Ras Angels | Seyoum Netfa

Cinematographer

Roy Cornwall

Editor

Judy Seymour

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 13, 1982

Release date

Aug 13, 1982 (Sweden)

Awards

1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
53 cast members

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