Observed arrival · 2026-09-22
The Last Flag: A War Measured in Thirty-Eight Minutes
A feature film in development about the 1896 Anglo-Zanzibar War, when Sultan Khalid bin Barghash refused a British ultimatum to leave his palace.
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- Film readers, historical-drama fans, and potential backers
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- The page lays out a five-part synopsis of the 38-minute 1896 conflict and includes cast, locations, tone, and market material.
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The site presents the project as a feature in development through a numbered, deck-like sequence rather than a conventional film-production homepage. Its synopsis follows the palace standoff from Khalid bin Barghash’s seizure of power through the British bombardment, while separate sections cover cast, supporting material, tone, market, locations, and images. A public sizzle is available, although the extract does not establish whether filming or release arrangements are underway.
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