An Outpost of Progress (2016)
At the end of the nineteenth century, two inexperienced Portuguese colonizers, with a vague intention of civilizing the colonies, disembark in a remote part of the Congo River in order to coordinate a trading post. As time goes by, they become increasingly demoralized by their inability to profit from the ivory trade. A mutual feeling of distrust and misunderstadings with the locals isolate them at the heart of the tropical jungle. Faced with each other, they begin a journey towards the abyss.
Director: Hugo Vieira da Silva
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: February 12, 2016
Cast
- Nuno Lopes - João de Mattos
- Ivo Alexandre - Sant'Anna
- David Caracol - Makola
- Cleonise Malulo - Kimpa Vita
- José Manuel Mendes - Silva Porto
- Inês Helena - Senhora Makola
- António Mpinda
- Domingos Sita
- Miguel Delfina
Screenplay
Cinematography: Fernando Lockett
Editing: Paulo MilHomens
Production: Alfama Films, Leopardo Filmes
Country: Portugal
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Hugo Vieira da Silva
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is An Outpost of Progress about?
- At the end of the nineteenth century, two inexperienced Portuguese colonizers, with a vague intention of civilizing the colonies, disembark in a remote part of the Congo River in order to coordinate a trading post. As time goes by, they become increasingly demoralized by their inability to profit from the ivory trade. A mutual feeling of distrust and misunderstadings with the locals isolate them at the heart of the tropical jungle. Faced with each other, they begin a journey towards the abyss.
- Who directed An Outpost of Progress?
- An Outpost of Progress was directed by Hugo Vieira da Silva.
- Who stars in An Outpost of Progress?
- An Outpost of Progress stars Nuno Lopes, Ivo Alexandre, David Caracol, Cleonise Malulo, José Manuel Mendes, Inês Helena.
- How long is An Outpost of Progress?
- An Outpost of Progress has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is An Outpost of Progress?
- An Outpost of Progress is a Drama film.
- Where was An Outpost of Progress produced?
- An Outpost of Progress was produced in Portugal.