Natal 71 (1999)

Memories of a fascist dictatorship, memories of a country closed to the world.

Natal 71 (1999) poster

Natal 71 is the name of a record given to the soldiers of the portuguese colonies overseas for Christmas 1971. Niassa's Songbook is the title of an audiotape illegally recorded by soldiers during the war years, in Mozambique. They are memories from a country which was shut from the rest of the world, poor and ignorant, laid to sleep by a stale and primitive propaganda which tried to hide all the conflicts from us and kept us from thinking and recognising the repressive nature of the regime we lived in.

Director: Margarida Cardoso
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Lisa Hagstrand
Editing: Anne Brotons, Pedro Ribeiro
Production: Filmes do Tejo, Lapsus, Periscope Productions
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Margarida Cardoso
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Natal 71 about?
Natal 71 is the name of a record given to the soldiers of the portuguese colonies overseas for Christmas 1971. Niassa's Songbook is the title of an audiotape illegally recorded by soldiers during the war years, in Mozambique. They are memories from a country which was shut from the rest of the world, poor and ignorant, laid to sleep by a stale and primitive propaganda which tried to hide all the conflicts from us and kept us from thinking and recognising the repressive nature of the regime we lived in.
Who directed Natal 71?
Natal 71 was directed by Margarida Cardoso.
Who stars in Natal 71?
Natal 71 stars Rogério Samora, Adelino Cardoso, Manuel Carlos Pinto, Luís Alcobia, Hermínia Silva, Cilinha.
How long is Natal 71?
Natal 71 has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Natal 71?
Natal 71 is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Natal 71 produced?
Natal 71 was produced in Portugal.