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The Death Knell

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At the beginning of the 1960s, in Salisbury (now Harare), in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), the government of Ian Smith hanged three black revolutionaries who had nevertheless been pardoned by the Queen of England. René Vautier, with…

DirectorRené Vautier
WritersRené Vautier·Djibril Diop Mambéty
ProducerRené Vautier

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Cast · Directed by René Vautier

DMDjibril Diop Mambéty
Djibril Diop Mambéty
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The Death Knell — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Death Knell?

The Death Knell isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Death Knell on Netflix?

No, The Death Knell is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

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The Death Knell hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1964. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.