Beira (1950)
Typical example of discovery and tourism documentary, with strong propaganda accents. This is the good life for the settlers of Beira, in the centre of Mozambique. The city is modern and developing. Leisure activities ‘like in Europe’ are beach, golf, aviation, dancing. In this “Portuguese city of the future”, the director managed to show only a few Mozambicans running through the image.
Director: Felipe de Solms
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: December 31, 1950
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Felipe de Solms
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beira about?
- Typical example of discovery and tourism documentary, with strong propaganda accents. This is the good life for the settlers of Beira, in the centre of Mozambique. The city is modern and developing. Leisure activities ‘like in Europe’ are beach, golf, aviation, dancing. In this “Portuguese city of the future”, the director managed to show only a few Mozambicans running through the image.
- Who directed Beira?
- Beira was directed by Felipe de Solms.
- How long is Beira?
- Beira has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).