(originally titled Guldkysten ) is a 2015 historical drama film directed by Daniel Dencik. Set in 1836, it follows a young Danish visionary, Wulff Joseph Wulff, who travels to a Danish fort in West Africa (modern-day Ghana) with the idealistic goal of establishing a coffee plantation.
: The film contains severe violence and gore related to the portrayal of the slave trade, along with moderate sexual content and nudity. Gold Coast - Viaggio verso il nuovo mondo
: While based on real events, the film is a "politically charged affair" that mixes historical figures with significant fictional elements. (originally titled Guldkysten ) is a 2015 historical
: Critics describe the film as "dense" and "visceral," prioritizing a sensory and often psychedelic portrayal of Africa over traditional historical storytelling. : While based on real events, the film
The story is vaguely based on the life of a real historical figure. Wulff arrives in the "Gold Coast" colony full of anti-colonial fervor and romantic ideals. However, he soon discovers that despite Denmark's official ban on the slave trade, it is still being conducted covertly by local officials and merchants. The film focuses on Wulff's internal struggle and his visceral reaction to the brutality he encounters.