Guns for Banta (1970)
Billed as the first feature film ever from Angola.
Guns for Banta is the first feature-length film by Sarah Maldoror. Shot in Guinea-Bissau, it follows the life and untimely death of Awa, a countrywoman involved in the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). Financed by the Algerian army, which hoped to turn it into a propaganda tool, the film was confiscated from Maldoror because of her demands for full control over the editing. To this day the reels have not been identified or returned.
Director: Sarah Maldoror
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 1, 1970
Country: Angola
Language: Português
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guns for Banta about?
- Guns for Banta is the first feature-length film by Sarah Maldoror. Shot in Guinea-Bissau, it follows the life and untimely death of Awa, a countrywoman involved in the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC). Financed by the Algerian army, which hoped to turn it into a propaganda tool, the film was confiscated from Maldoror because of her demands for full control over the editing. To this day the reels have not been identified or returned.
- Who directed Guns for Banta?
- Guns for Banta was directed by Sarah Maldoror.
- How long is Guns for Banta?
- Guns for Banta has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- Where was Guns for Banta produced?
- Guns for Banta was produced in Angola.