Country: Angola

Direction Zézé Gamboa

Cast Makena Diop · Milton Coelho · Patrícia Bull · Neuza Borges

Synopsis The Hero (2004) delves into the aftermath of Angola's 30-year civil war, which concluded in April 2002, as the nation strives to rebuild. Director Zézé Gamboa's cinematic achievement, set against this backdrop, signifies a promising new chapter for Angolan cinema....

Direction Sarah Maldoror

Cast Domingos de Oliveira · Elisa Andrade · Jean M'Vondo · Dino Abelino

Synopsis Sambizanga (1973) follows the harrowing journey of Domingos, a dedicated member of an African liberation movement who is apprehended by the Portuguese secret police following violent incidents in Angola. Despite enduring brutal torture, Domingos remains steadfast and refuses to reveal...

Direction Sarah Maldoror

Cast Mohammed Zineth

Direction Maria João Ganga

Cast João Roldan · Domingos Fernandes Fonseca · Júlia Botelho · Ana Bustorff

Synopsis Hollow City (2004) follows a group of young refugees escaping conflict, guided by a nun to Luanda. Upon arrival, 12-year-old N'Dala separates from the group to explore the city. The nun embarks on a relentless search for the missing boy....

Direction Carlos Conceição

Cast João Arrais · Isabel Abreu · Carlos Conceição

Synopsis Serpentário (2019) follows the journey of a young man as he wanders through a desolate African terrain, ravaged by catastrophe, in search of his mother's spectral presence.

Direction Mario Bastos

Cast Benilson Almeida · David Caracol · Silas Cassuma · Adalberto Cawaia

Synopsis Air Conditioner (2020) follows the peculiar events that unfold in Luanda when air conditioning units inexplicably start plummeting from high-rise windows. A vigilant security guard finds himself on an unexpectedly whimsical and jazz-infused adventure, navigating the vibrant streets and hidden...

Direction Maradona Dias Dos Santos · Chris Roland

Cast Paulo Americano · Terence Bridgett · Tamer Burjaq · Nompilo Gwala

Synopsis Santana (2020) follows the intertwined journeys of two law enforcement officers who are also brothers. One is driven by a strong sense of justice, while the other is consumed by a desire for vengeance. As they navigate their personal demons...

Direction Kiluanje Liberdade · Ondjaki

Synopsis Oxalá Cresçam Pitangas (2007) explores the vibrant and complex landscape of Angola, three decades after its independence and three years into a fragile peace. The documentary focuses on the bustling capital, Luanda, a metropolis originally designed for 600,000 residents but...

Direction Richard Pakleppa

Direction Maradona Dias Dos Santos · Chris Roland

Cast David O'Hara · Hakeem Kae-Kazim · Jenna Upton · Paul Hampshire

Synopsis Dias Santana (2016) follows the intense journey of two brothers, Dias and Matias Santana, who were deeply affected by a tragic event in their past. When they were young, their parents were brutally murdered, leaving Dias unborn and Matias as...

Direction Abderrahmane Sissako

Direction Ondjaki

Cast Renata Torres · Kaila Nahary · Luana Nahary · Njaya de Almeida

Synopsis Vou Mudar a Cozinha (2022) follows a woman on a rainy evening as she contemplates her life's journey, encompassing her past experiences, current circumstances, and future aspirations. Amidst recollections of her family, spouse, and the tumultuous period of war, the...

Direction Mario Bastos

Cast Kalaf Epalanga · Elisângela Rita · Augusto Loth · Adolfo Francisco

Direction Sérgio Graciano

Cast Lesliana Pereira · Ana Santos · Erica Chissapa · Sílvio Nascimento

Synopsis Njinga Rainha de Angola (2013) is a historical drama set in the 17th century, chronicling the journey of a formidable warrior woman who battles for the sovereignty of Angola. Following the tragic loss of her son and the subjugation of...

Direction Ruy Duarte de Carvalho

Cast António Tyitenda · Francisco Munyele · Tyiapinga Primeira · Ndyanka Liuima

Synopsis Nelisita (1983) is a cinematic adaptation of two legends from the Nyaneka people of southeastern Angola. The narrative unfolds during a period of severe famine, where only two families remain. The story revolves around Nelisita, a young man who embarks...

Direction Mariano Bartolomeu

Cast Afonso Malheiro · Maria João Swart · Sandra Pitra · Victoria Domingos

Synopsis Who Makes Quim Run (S) (1991) follows the tumultuous journey of a young jet pilot named Quim, who struggles to come to terms with the reality that his newborn child has a disability. His mother suggests seeking help from a...

Direction Ery Claver

Cast Cláudia Púcuta · David Caracol · Willi Ribeiro

Synopsis Our Lady of the Chinese Shop (2022) unfolds in the vibrant streets of Luanda, where a Chinese trader introduces an unusual plastic statue of Our Lady to a local community. This event sets off a chain of events that intertwine...

Direction Zézé Gamboa

Cast Alberto Magassela · Ilda Abdala · Eliote Alex · Esperança Naiene

Direction Sérgio Graciano

Cast Heloísa Jorge