SIR — I watched the premiere of the wonderful thriller The Last King of Scotland in Poland.

With the cinema hall filled to its edges, we fixed our eyes to the large screen to watch the drama unfold!

During the event, there were moments for laughter and moments for grief.
After the movie, I embarked on finding out what Europeans thought of what they had seen.

They were overwhelmed by the seemingly two contrasting worlds within one country; that of the very poor and that of the Bourgeoisie.

They were also impressed by Uganda’s overwhelming natural beauty.

The beautiful and joyous faces of Ugandans irrespective of their economic status and political hardships struck them as special.

They were also shocked by Idi Amin’s personality, ability to entertain people, but above all his brutality.

I was mesmerised by Forest Whitaker’s talent as an actor as well as his swiftness to adapt to the African accent. Could it be the genes at work?

I came to the conclusion that Amin wished Uganda well but lacked the necessary education, management and administrative skills and the technical know how to make Uganda a super power.

Also, a critical observer wouldn’t miss the depicted double standards of the British. There is a two-in-one package marked “Friend and Enemy.”

Willy Kisitu
Wroclaw, Poland