For me, the whole movie builds up to that moment when the club members, who ejected Karen the first time she wandered into the bar, invite her in for a farewell drink as a sign of their respect. Very moving.
I was in Nairobi in 1985 when Out of Africa was being filmed. I can't believe looking back that I turned down the chance to be an extra in some of the group scenes where they needed white males to stand around. I even had the right beard. I have kicked myself about this a thousand times. We love Kenya. We lived in and near Nairobi for two years, and our older son was born there. I have been back there nine or ten times. Most beautiful place on earth. Kindest people also.
I don't agree. She's annoying and unsympathic in this movie. Overrated actress, certainly not the best, even though many brainwashed media-victims say so.
Big difference from when she came in when she first arrived. She was promptly informed she wasnt permitted in there. Upon leaving you feel like they would have fought to keep her if they could
Apart from the love story between Karen and Denys I just love how Karen’s life is beautifully portrayed in the movie. Going through all kinds of losses, not to mention her lover’s death but the faith in her husband and other white settlers, her fortunes, and even a ground to stand in Africa, where her heart truly laid..but even to the end, she stood with the pride and walked with the best poise as if manifesting that life can not destroy her soul, ever. How can anyone not respect her? Truly a strong woman she is. A strong soul.
@@koushikdas1992 Karen's husband cheated on her several times and contracted her with syphilis. And there was nothing between her and Denis until Bror left Karen and the farm.
He understood what a remarkable person she was. Her strength, her compassion, her inintelligence, her humanity. He was the one that actually knew & valued Karen Blixen.
I think that’s exactly right. Watch how astonished he is when Karen fights off the lion with a bullwhip. Dennys is self-absorbed & really only ever did exactly as he pleased. But to be fair he knew that.
I have often wondered how Malick Bowens felt about playing one of the most dignified characters in all of cinema. If you want an example of superb acting in a smaller supporting role, look no further. Simply masterful, and moving, and it quietly told the important story that he was a rock for Karen.
My favorite bit is the lions at the end. More than once I used to fall asleep watching it on TV and wake up just before that part. I knew exactly when to wake myself up. There is a video on UA-cam I just found that is of the *real* Denys Finch-Hatton grave site. Gives me several small shivers watching that one too. It has the same poem that she read in the movie. Pretty stunning. It's worth watching. Go find it if you can.
I've watched this clip a few times in the years since I watched the film and I just now noticed the slight smile that appeared on Karen's face after she was told the members were inviting her for a drink. She was clearly trying a hide it, she looked at the floor and it was gone when she looked back up. It revealed itself for just a moment. That is such great acting. Wow.
A level of Respect, A level of Loss, A level of Empathy.... The Boyz realized their blunder, their ignorance and it's their loss for which they will talk about for years....
I feel like the lion and lionness on the grave at the end are the spirits of Denys and Karen, returned to the African plains that they loved so much, together at last.
I'll see this coming up on our Spectrum Premium Channel and set it to record every time. My wife can't resist it but who can? It gets to that sweet spot where strong, independent, but feminine women do love real men; for being men - that's what I love about it - she isn't in love with him because he's sensitive and shares his feelings. The way he talks to her, she knows who she is in his eyes, she impresses him, intrigues him. She knows he loves her. He knows she's a rare woman, and no single person commands more of his respect; but she wants more from him than a man she loves could ever allow. She resents him for it, knowing that's why she loves him. Really well done without leaning on melodrama. The dialogue, the cinematography, the acting: if Redford is a flat actor, he has never hidden it so well. Not a chick-flick at all!
It isn't really a chick flick, it's more in the vein of epic stories of human history, where the protagonist sets out on a grand adventure. Just here the protagonist is a woman, and yes, romance is part of that adventure. But love and emotions aren't solely the province of women, at least not to real men.
Standing her a drink--saying they were wrong and are sorry. Forgiveness--she accepts and even says thank you. Fast forward to 2021 when there is no forgiveness, only hate. Where have we gone wrong?
One of the most poignant, beautiful endings to any movie, but this clip cuts the last narrative moments short. I can't find a last scene that's not violated.
I want the *final* final ending. The very tail end (sorry...tails?) with the lions is for me what the whole movie leads up to. Can't believe they didn't bother to even finish that final bit. It's *that* bit that gives *me* the shivers every time. We need those lions. Give us back our lions. In full. Complete. Roar.
"...that many times at sunrise and sunset they have seen lions on Finch-Hatton's grave." Thank you. Give us the *entire* ending now, would you please? Sigh. Oh, well. Someone will probably post it sometime. Someone always posts nearly everything you are looking for, if you wait long enough. (Is that a moral of life? No, just UA-cam. Might work reasonably well for life too though. ^___^)
For me, the whole movie builds up to that moment when the club members, who ejected Karen the first time she wandered into the bar, invite her in for a farewell drink as a sign of their respect. Very moving.
She could have said something caustic but, being a lady, she simply thanked them.
I live around here ..Ngong hills is still a beautiful place and the Karen estate(named after her) is still a respected suburb in Nairobi.
Does she exist in the memory of the Kenyan people?
@@DutchPlanDerLinde no she doesn't, I knew her through an old white woman lol
@@morningstar3437 what do you mean you knew her
I LOVE this movie. There's so much going on with the multi-layers of plots. So much beauty, made more so because of all the pain.
one of my favourite movies ever! lived in Denmark for 5 years and Meryll nailed the accent. Thay have a very distinct way of speaking english
athina663 Not even close. Sounds north european at best. Could be any germanic language.
The members of the all Male club inviting Karen for a drink to show their respect always puts a lump in my throat. Beautiful movie.
Lellobeetle A strong, strong woman. Or human being. Truly admirable.
n.b. When she enters their club, they all rise to their feet.
@@monsider To this day she remains the only woman to drink at the Men's Bar in the Muthiaga Club.
Muthaiga club is now an elite golf club whose membership is rich people both men and women.
I was in Nairobi in 1985 when Out of Africa was being filmed. I can't believe looking back that I turned down the chance to be an extra in some of the group scenes where they needed white males to stand around. I even had the right beard. I have kicked myself about this a thousand times. We love Kenya. We lived in and near Nairobi for two years, and our older son was born there. I have been back there nine or ten times. Most beautiful place on earth. Kindest people also.
I have visited Kenya five times. Currently in Nairobi for a month. I agree with everything you said 😊
Phenomenal country… extraordinary people.
Meryl Streep, best actress ever, and she is stunning as Karen Blixen...
I don't agree. She's annoying and unsympathic in this movie. Overrated actress, certainly not the best, even though many brainwashed media-victims say so.
Sorry, Sandy, that is laughable, IMO.
Big difference from when she came in when she first arrived. She was promptly informed she wasnt permitted in there.
Upon leaving you feel like they would have fought to keep her if they could
One of my favorite movies of all time. Can watch over & over.
Amen!
They don't make them like that anymore.
I am not usually soft but i cry whenever i watch this movie 😭😭😭 So much beauty, love and harmony through the hardships of life 💗💗💗
Apart from the love story between Karen and Denys I just love how Karen’s life is beautifully portrayed in the movie. Going through all kinds of losses, not to mention her lover’s death but the faith in her husband and other white settlers, her fortunes, and even a ground to stand in Africa, where her heart truly laid..but even to the end, she stood with the pride and walked with the best poise as if manifesting that life can not destroy her soul, ever. How can anyone not respect her? Truly a strong woman she is. A strong soul.
How can you love both husband & lover? Isn't it not some kind of cheating?
@@koushikdas1992 Karen's husband cheated on her several times and contracted her with syphilis. And there was nothing between her and Denis until Bror left Karen and the farm.
Farah Aden - the one man in her life who loved her totally and unselfishly.
He understood what a remarkable person she was. Her strength, her compassion, her inintelligence, her humanity. He was the one that actually knew & valued Karen Blixen.
And he represents the fact that Africa was more compassionate than not to Karen Blixen.
I think that’s exactly right. Watch how astonished he is when Karen fights off the lion with a bullwhip. Dennys is self-absorbed & really only ever did exactly as he pleased. But to be fair he knew that.
I have often wondered how Malick Bowens felt about playing one of the most dignified characters in all of cinema. If you want an example of superb acting in a smaller supporting role, look no further. Simply masterful, and moving, and it quietly told the important story that he was a rock for Karen.
So true. He really added SO much to the story.
One of the most proud-representing figures in movie history.A heart melting scene.
I loved his character & Malick's performance!
My favorite bit is the lions at the end.
More than once I used to fall asleep watching it on TV and wake up just before that part.
I knew exactly when to wake myself up.
There is a video on UA-cam I just found that is of the *real* Denys Finch-Hatton grave site.
Gives me several small shivers watching that one too.
It has the same poem that she read in the movie.
Pretty stunning. It's worth watching.
Go find it if you can.
Rose-lipped maidens, light-foot lads
beautiful scene. makes me weep every time.
Has anyone ever managed to watch this scene without crying each single time? Not me! 😭
I've watched this clip a few times in the years since I watched the film and I just now noticed the slight smile that appeared on Karen's face after she was told the members were inviting her for a drink. She was clearly trying a hide it, she looked at the floor and it was gone when she looked back up. It revealed itself for just a moment. That is such great acting. Wow.
I feel like this is definitely one of the strongest performances of her entire career… too bad it didn’t win her an Oscar
The proper way a shot of whisky should be drunk - out of a pint glass.
A level of Respect, A level of Loss, A level of Empathy....
The Boyz realized their blunder, their ignorance and it's their loss for which they will talk about for years....
Sutch a sad farewell ,you are Karen ,Sabu 😢
Emsabu
One of my all time favorite movies.
Iconic scene, without a doubt.
Is it really so that 1980s were the apex of our western civilisation? It is pretty hard to find something of this sort in 2019's movies.
The 1910s, actually; by which the best art, dance, literature and music had been created.
karen was a classy lady
I love this scene! I love this movie.
I feel like the lion and lionness on the grave at the end are the spirits of Denys and Karen, returned to the African plains that they loved so much, together at last.
cried so much
To all the guys out there; this isn't just another chick-flick rental, it's the real deal.
Agreed. I tell people that "Out of Africa" is the one chick flick I will watch again anytime.
It's way up there in my top ten favorite romantic movies.
I'll see this coming up on our Spectrum Premium Channel and set it to record every time. My wife can't resist it but who can? It gets to that sweet spot where strong, independent, but feminine women do love real men; for being men - that's what I love about it - she isn't in love with him because he's sensitive and shares his feelings. The way he talks to her, she knows who she is in his eyes, she impresses him, intrigues him. She knows he loves her. He knows she's a rare woman, and no single person commands more of his respect; but she wants more from him than a man she loves could ever allow. She resents him for it, knowing that's why she loves him.
Really well done without leaning on melodrama. The dialogue, the cinematography, the acting: if Redford is a flat actor, he has never hidden it so well. Not a chick-flick at all!
It isn't really a chick flick, it's more in the vein of epic stories of human history, where the protagonist sets out on a grand adventure. Just here the protagonist is a woman, and yes, romance is part of that adventure. But love and emotions aren't solely the province of women, at least not to real men.
@@caseyjoanz "If the lotus moves, it dies. If the wind stops, it dies." - ending of "The Lotus and the Wind", John Masters (1953)
You couldn't let that beautiful final scene with the lions finish?! WTF?!! What an insult to a fantastic movie.😠
Agreed
Standing her a drink--saying they were wrong and are sorry. Forgiveness--she accepts and even says thank you. Fast forward to 2021 when there is no forgiveness, only hate. Where have we gone wrong?
You don't seriously think that era wasn't chockfull of hate, right? I assume you're kidding.
@@royrowland5763 You need to watch the movie. I was commenting on something that happened in the movie that wouldn't happen today.
The Golden Rule has been forgotten.
"rose lip maidens. Light foot lads" cheers
A public ovation. Unfortunately, things change. Sometimes, we must make our own way. An excellent legacy. Earth colours are sacred.
'Dennis will like that'
The ending is so profound. Sad, but not for a moment overdone. I rewatch it often.
One of the most poignant, beautiful endings to any movie, but this clip cuts the last narrative moments short. I can't find a last scene that's not violated.
I want the *final* final ending.
The very tail end (sorry...tails?) with the lions is for me what the whole movie leads up to.
Can't believe they didn't bother to even finish that final bit.
It's *that* bit that gives *me* the shivers every time.
We need those lions. Give us back our lions. In full. Complete. Roar.
Clearly the unsung star of this movie. Judy and Buzz
Still trying to convince my family to watch my favorite movie, Out of Africa.
"...that many times at sunrise and sunset they have seen lions on Finch-Hatton's grave."
Thank you. Give us the *entire* ending now, would you please?
Sigh.
Oh, well.
Someone will probably post it sometime.
Someone always posts nearly everything you are looking for, if you wait long enough.
(Is that a moral of life? No, just UA-cam. Might work reasonably well for life too though. ^___^)
R.I.P master Pollack :_(
Rose lipped maidens, light foot lads.
I often went to the Ngong hills
A goosebumps moment ❤
ONE of my favorite...
Robert gorgeousredford meryl ,,,,,Karen Blixen story ...aaaa faints
AMO AFRICA NEL MIO CUORE
Cant bieve you cut that short WTH
A E Houseman A Shropshire Lad.
To have been in Africa in those times...
We need a 4K release on physical media of this great and beautiful film.
I can relate the part were lion come and visit finch hanton's grave to my grandpa which his bulls lay on it
loooooove
As I remember the scene from the movie the Countess proposes the Club members a toast 'To Africa' to which they heartily concur!
LOVE
💙
The drink is a whiskey
Please forgive me. Please forgive communist in ROK. Thank you.
I love Jesus and Jesus LOVES me. That's all.
It's true
Des problèmes de compréhension? :)
Good production, but the actors are not really authentic, bad casting....
I'm thumbing this shit down because a movie called out of africa should have africans.
You clearly didn’t watch the movie.
Idiot.
Rose lipped maidens, light foot lads.