Sleepwalking Land (2007)
In the midst of Mozambique's devastating civil war, Muidinga, an orphaned refugee, wanders the countryside in search of his mother. His only companion is an elderly storyteller, and the only guide to finding his mother is a dead man's diary. This transporting drama underscores the power of imagination in surviving, and ultimately overcoming, the catastrophe of war.
Director: Teresa Prata
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: September 22, 2007
Cast
- Ernesto Lemos Macuacua - Siqueleto
- Aladino Jasse - Tuahir
- Filimone Meigos - Joseldo Bastante
- Tânia Adelino - Filomenhinha
- Erónia Malate - Mulher na Estação
- Alan Cristina Salazar - Bebé na Estação
- Gildo Arão Balate - Líder do Bando
- Laura Soveral - D. Virgínia
Screenplay
Cinematography: Dominique Gentil
Editing: Jacques Witta, Paulo Rebelo
Production: Instituto do Cinema, Audiovisual e Multimédia, Ébano Multimédia, Filmes de Fundo, Animatógrafo II, ZDF/Arte, Ministério da Cultura, RTP, Instituto Camões
Country: Germany, Mozambique, Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
Keywords
woman director, parallel stories, bus to the sea
More Films by Director: Teresa Prata
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sleepwalking Land about?
- In the midst of Mozambique's devastating civil war, Muidinga, an orphaned refugee, wanders the countryside in search of his mother. His only companion is an elderly storyteller, and the only guide to finding his mother is a dead man's diary. This transporting drama underscores the power of imagination in surviving, and ultimately overcoming, the catastrophe of war.
- Who directed Sleepwalking Land?
- Sleepwalking Land was directed by Teresa Prata.
- Who stars in Sleepwalking Land?
- Sleepwalking Land stars Ernesto Lemos Macuacua, Aladino Jasse, Filimone Meigos, Tânia Adelino, Erónia Malate, Alan Cristina Salazar.
- How long is Sleepwalking Land?
- Sleepwalking Land has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Sleepwalking Land?
- Sleepwalking Land is a Drama film.
- Where was Sleepwalking Land produced?
- Sleepwalking Land was produced in Germany, Mozambique, Portugal.