Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret (2020)
In a small coastal African village, Jaki lives, in a house full of cousins ruled with an iron fist by grandmother Agnette and haunted by the mysterious figure of Grandmother Catarina. The life of the neighbourhood revolves around the construction of a Mausoleum for a deceased President that threatens to demolish the local residents’ houses. “Granma Nineteen and the Soviet’s Secret” is an adaptation of Ondjaki's novel.
Director: João Ribeiro
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: February 17, 2020
Cast
- Dmitry Bogomolov - Bilhardov
- Adelino Branquinho - Senhor Osório
- Anabela Adrianopolos - Avó Agnete
- Buanamade Amade - Manifestante
- Cândida Bila - Dona Libânia
- Didier Bensa - Soldado Russo
- Eduardo Gravata - Soldado Gordo
- Evaristo Abreu - Senhor Tuarles
- Filimone Meigos - Rafael Truz Truz
- Hermelinda Simela - Senhora da Padaria
Screenplay
- Ondjaki (Novel)
- João Nunes
Cinematography: José António Loureiro
Production: Fado Filmes, Grafo Audiovisual, Kanema Produções
Country: Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: João Ribeiro
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret about?
- In a small coastal African village, Jaki lives, in a house full of cousins ruled with an iron fist by grandmother Agnette and haunted by the mysterious figure of Grandmother Catarina. The life of the neighbourhood revolves around the construction of a Mausoleum for a deceased President that threatens to demolish the local residents’ houses. “Granma Nineteen and the Soviet’s Secret” is an adaptation of Ondjaki's novel.
- Who directed Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret?
- Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret was directed by João Ribeiro.
- Who stars in Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret?
- Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret stars Dmitry Bogomolov, Adelino Branquinho, Anabela Adrianopolos, Buanamade Amade, Cândida Bila, Didier Bensa.
- How long is Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret?
- Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret?
- Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret is a Drama, Fantasy film.
- Where was Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret produced?
- Granma Nineteen and the Soviet's Secret was produced in Portugal, Mozambique, Brazil.