Shaka Zulu

Been after this for a whileLots of knock off versions about so really happy to find it on Amazon

Very interesting

I first saw Shaka Zulu on Australian TV around 1986 and, as an African living abroad, it made me homesick.Now I am home, and have rewatched the telemovie several times and my advice is: buy it, watch it, enjoy!The script, structure and acting are first rate, but historic detail is where the late director, William Faure, scores best.Shaka (1790 - 1828) was a tyrant who slaughtered neighbouring tribes into submission, so creating the Zulu nation. He was probably the biggest slave owner in African history and, when angry would impale his real and imagined enemies in the style of King Vlad from Rumania (on whom the Dracula legend was based).But Shaka was also a military genius in the league of Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great. And, like those men, once he had subdued an enemy clan or tribe, those who surrendered were incorporated into the Zulu nation, with full rights as citizens. Today, while no racial group has a majority in South Africa, the Zulu at 15 per cent (or six million people) are the largest single community and this dominance stems from Shaka.The series is long, and some of the dance scenes can drag, but the story is as gripping as the best period dramas from Europe or the USA.Henry Cele (also now dead) who plays Shaka, does a good job in showing the madness that overcame the king, until in 1828 he was murdered by his half brother, Dingaan, who took the throne.The Zulu monarchy continues today, inside the Republic of South Africa, and Zulus are rightly proud of their history and traditions. But Shaka remains the most famous character in the country's history and it is not hard to see why.I recommend this DVD set and it deserves a full five stars!Geoff HillAuthor and JournalistJohannesburg

This purchase was a mixed bag of good and poor, good was: one was available, the price was good, shipped quick, and all 10 episodes were 100%. Poor was the region 2 restriction, and subtitles that forced me to do some "magic" on my computer to sort out the region problem and then more "magic" to get rid of the very annoying Dutch subtitles. All "magic" is very time consuming. Shaka Zulu was a used set and disc 2 was in rough condition but more "magic" got all the episodes to read out 100%. I got what I paid for more or less, and that is OK.

I first saw this series when it was first transmitted on the SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation). I loved it then and love it now.It is the sory of Shaka, the greatest Zulu ever.It starts with his birth and early years, and follows him through his life as he expanded the Zulu empire. At the same time the story has been put into perspective by including the view as seen from the British standpoint.The scenery is outstanding and Henry Cele is an fantastic actor. But perhaps the best part - and the part I remember most - is the theme music. I dare anyone not to like it.Just one word of warning for those people who may be upset. The series portrays the Zulu as they were. The women were mostly topless, So if this offends then rather steer clear of this series. However, I have driven through Zululand and the ladies still walk along topless. It is the natural way for them, and eventually the traveller does not even notice it.A great series - highly recommended.

I originally hired this video on VHS soon after its release in 1986. When browsing recently for a DVD on "amazon.co.uk" I stumbled across it, and remembering how much I had enjoyed the original viewing, I bought it.Seeing it again was just as enjoyable as the first time, with parts I had long forgotten standing out as important features of the story. From what I have read, this video is close to portraying the actual events in the history of the Zulu nation, despite being a feature rather than a documentary. The interviews with the leading actors were a bonus and well worth watching. This DVD is well worth having in a personal collection as, like few others, it is seems ageless and can be viewed many times as an absorbing true story.

the description of shakazulu is not as described its not uncensored i have seen it before on dvd and there is no difference to this dvd it says long version but it is not and also the dvd cover of shazulu is infact shakazulu citadal

A true must see mini series! I remember seeing this when it first come out and seeing it now is truly a blast from the past. Henry Cele is excellent as Shaka and I was most dissapointed when I recieved the box set to see that all the pictures on the back are only of the white actors. Even Christopher Lee, who truly has a minor role, gets his picture on the back but Henry Cele, who only plays the leading character in the series, only gets his name on the back and it's about 5 in line!! Credit needs to be given where crdit is due! Disgracefull indeed but don't let this example of film industry racism put you off from seeing a truly remarkable story.

Je suis très heureuse de cet achat 🥰Les DVD de cette magnifique série sont en très bonne condition, et surtout, c'est bilingue anglais et français ☺️

I remembered this series being on PBS ( I believe) twenty years ago and decided That I would like to watch again, however, I couldn’t find it on any station or streaming app, so happy to get it on CD’s Enjoy the menu set up and it is organized so well. Thank you.

Excellent DVD sur la nation zulu

Ich sah in den 80gern die deutsche Version des Films und fand sie gut.Da sie nie wiederholt wurde kaufte ich sie mir vor einigen Jahren erneut ;war aber über die vielen Schnitte und Kürzungen enttäuscht,ergo:Ich suchte und fand diese originale Brit-Version-um Härten besser,der Ablauf logischer und letztendlich einmalig!!!Es sind in Westeuropa nur noch wenige Exemplar erhältlich!!!Nachteil:Es gibt keine Untertitel:Also wer Interesse hat und des englischen nicht so mächtig ist-Erst die deutsche Version gucken und dann umsatteln.Man wird nicht enttäuscht sein,über den Mythos Shaka und dem irre emationalen Titelson: We are growin...,der wohl auch das Aphartheitsende in Südafrika mit beschleunigt hat.Tip:Übrigens an Originalschauplätzen in Natal gedreht.Einer der besten Serien der Filmgeschichte

perfettamente inutile in quanto NON ha lingue nel menu: infatti non ha l'inglese, neanche come sottotitoli. Tutto è solo in olandese. quindi inutile. credevo che ci fosse almeno l'inglese, che è la lingua originale...