Virgin Margarida (2012)
1975, Mozambique’s rebirth as an independent nation. The young revolution sweeps the streets of Maputo clean of prostitutes and bad habits. The prostitutes are sent to re-education camps deep in the countryside, where they will become “new women” – loyal comrades of the new nation. As the “clean-up” takes place, Margarida, a 16-year-old girl from the countryside, is mistakenly taken. Drawing on the stories of real women, Virgin Margarida is a dramatic exploration of a little known chapter in Mozambique’s history. A chapter that made no allowance for individuality and enshrined male domination as an ideology.
Director: Licínio Azevedo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: September 9, 2012
Cast
- Sumeia Maculuva - Margarida
- Iva Mugalela - Rosa
- Hermelinda Cimela - Comandante Maria João
- Rosa Mário - Susana
- Ana Maria Albino - Luisa
- Ilda Gonzales - Ancha
- Odília Cossa - Sadimba
- Elliot Alex - Comandante Felisberto
- Tomásia - Mariamu
Screenplay
- Jacques Akchoti (Screenplay)
- Licínio Azevedo (Screenplay)
Music: Moreira Chonguiça
Cinematography: Mario Masini
Editing: Nadia ben Rachid
Production: Ukbar Filmes, Ébano Multimédia, JBA Production
Country: France, Mozambique, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Licínio Azevedo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Virgin Margarida about?
- 1975, Mozambique’s rebirth as an independent nation. The young revolution sweeps the streets of Maputo clean of prostitutes and bad habits. The prostitutes are sent to re-education camps deep in the countryside, where they will become “new women” – loyal comrades of the new nation. As the “clean-up” takes place, Margarida, a 16-year-old girl from the countryside, is mistakenly taken. Drawing on the stories of real women, Virgin Margarida is a dramatic exploration of a little known chapter in Mozambique’s history. A chapter that made no allowance for individuality and enshrined male domination as an ideology.
- Who directed Virgin Margarida?
- Virgin Margarida was directed by Licínio Azevedo.
- Who stars in Virgin Margarida?
- Virgin Margarida stars Sumeia Maculuva, Iva Mugalela, Hermelinda Cimela, Rosa Mário, Ana Maria Albino, Ilda Gonzales.
- How long is Virgin Margarida?
- Virgin Margarida has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Virgin Margarida?
- Virgin Margarida is a Drama film.
- Where was Virgin Margarida produced?
- Virgin Margarida was produced in France, Mozambique, Portugal.