Catembe (1965)
This documentary shows a typical Sunday in Mozambique's capital, tourist main attractions, an inquest in Lisbon about the perception of the people in the street about what life was like in that African colony (or, as the Government had it then, "province"), and then interviews and scenes of Lourenço Marques fishermen and a bar waitresses. African folk music and dance were used as documents and background for the text narration.
Director: Faria de Almeida
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: December 6, 1965
Cast
- Manuela Arraiano - Narrator (voice)
- António Revez - Narrator (voice)
- Filomena Lança - Catembe (uncredited)
- Amílcar Botica - South-African (uncredited)
- José Caldeira - Self (uncredited)
- Fernando Carneiro Mendes - Self (uncredited)
- Maria da Graça Serrão - Self (uncredited)
- Zita Domingues - Self (uncredited)
- Natália dos Reis - Self (uncredited)
- Matos Fernandes - Self (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Augusto Cabrita
Editing: Margarethe Mangs
Production: Fundo do Cinema Nacional
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Catembe about?
- This documentary shows a typical Sunday in Mozambique's capital, tourist main attractions, an inquest in Lisbon about the perception of the people in the street about what life was like in that African colony (or, as the Government had it then, "province"), and then interviews and scenes of Lourenço Marques fishermen and a bar waitresses. African folk music and dance were used as documents and background for the text narration.
- Who directed Catembe?
- Catembe was directed by Faria de Almeida.
- Who stars in Catembe?
- Catembe stars Manuela Arraiano, António Revez, Filomena Lança, Amílcar Botica, José Caldeira, Fernando Carneiro Mendes.
- How long is Catembe?
- Catembe has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Catembe?
- Catembe is a Documentary film.
- Where was Catembe produced?
- Catembe was produced in Portugal.