Escape from Luanda (2007)
A war-ravaged past. A new hope for the future.
In Luanda, one of the world's poorest and most dangerous places, three students from Angola's only music school work towards their end-of-year concert. The Music School is Angola's first and only school of its kind. It houses some 80 students, most of them desperately poor. Many face disapproval and outright rejection from their families who can't see a future in music. This film asks if, despite the ravages of 27 years of civil war, musical passion can overcome terrible hardships.
Director: Phil Grabsky, David Notman-Watt
Genre: War, Documentary, Music
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: November 20, 2007
Production: Seventh Art Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Português
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Phil Grabsky, David Notman-Watt
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escape from Luanda about?
- In Luanda, one of the world's poorest and most dangerous places, three students from Angola's only music school work towards their end-of-year concert. The Music School is Angola's first and only school of its kind. It houses some 80 students, most of them desperately poor. Many face disapproval and outright rejection from their families who can't see a future in music. This film asks if, despite the ravages of 27 years of civil war, musical passion can overcome terrible hardships.
- Who directed Escape from Luanda?
- Escape from Luanda was directed by Phil Grabsky, David Notman-Watt.
- How long is Escape from Luanda?
- Escape from Luanda has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Escape from Luanda?
- Escape from Luanda is a War, Documentary, Music film.
- Where was Escape from Luanda produced?
- Escape from Luanda was produced in United Kingdom.