With Almost Nothing (2000)
In Cape Verde, where the majority of the population is young, children use olive oil cans, bits of sandals, leftover tires and pieces of cardboard to build their own toys. The absence of a consumer society and the challenges posed by insularity have led them to invent their own recreational independence with almost nothing.
Director: Carlos Barroco, Margarida Cardoso
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: December 15, 2000
Cast
- Leão Lopes - Self
- Adilson Andrade - Self
- Aldir Lopes - Self
- Anderson Fortes - Self
- Anderson Ramos - Self
- Anilton Delgado - Self
- Antónia Sousa - Self
- Caetano - Self
- Carlos Silva - Self
- Danilson Rodrigues - Self
Cinematography: Lisa Hagstrand
Editing: Fernando Carrilho, Margarida Cardoso
Production: Novo Século - Comunicação Visual, RTP, Videoteca Municipal de Lisboa, Instituto do Cinema, Audiovisual e Multimédia, Arquivo Municipal de Lisboa
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
childhood, cape verde, homemade toys, infância, crianças, brinquedos, cabo verde, children
More Films by Director: Carlos Barroco, Margarida Cardoso
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is With Almost Nothing about?
- In Cape Verde, where the majority of the population is young, children use olive oil cans, bits of sandals, leftover tires and pieces of cardboard to build their own toys. The absence of a consumer society and the challenges posed by insularity have led them to invent their own recreational independence with almost nothing.
- Who directed With Almost Nothing?
- With Almost Nothing was directed by Carlos Barroco, Margarida Cardoso.
- Who stars in With Almost Nothing?
- With Almost Nothing stars Leão Lopes, Adilson Andrade, Aldir Lopes, Anderson Fortes, Anderson Ramos, Anilton Delgado.
- How long is With Almost Nothing?
- With Almost Nothing has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is With Almost Nothing?
- With Almost Nothing is a Documentary film.
- Where was With Almost Nothing produced?
- With Almost Nothing was produced in Portugal.