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*"Darkest Africa" films: A subset of films perpetuating colonial-era stereotypes, depicting Africa as savage and exotic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZAxploitation Films |url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls054128531/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> *"Darkest Africa" films: A subset of films perpetuating colonial-era stereotypes, depicting Africa as savage and exotic.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ZAxploitation Films |url=https://www.imdb.com/list/ls054128531/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref>

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Zaxploitation refers to a category of exploitation films produced within the South African film industry or in collaboration with international producers. These films can be broadly categorized into three groups:

  • Domestic productions: Films created by South African filmmakers, often targeting both local and international audiences.
  • Co-productions: Films produced in collaboration with international partners, frequently leveraging South Africa as a cost-effective filming location.
  • "Darkest Africa" films: A subset of films perpetuating colonial-era stereotypes, depicting Africa as savage and exotic.

References

  1. "ZAxploitation Films". IMDb. Retrieved 2025-01-08.