Guinea-Bissau, Cradle of the Empire (1946)
This documentary, produced in 1946 on the occasion of the half-century of Portuguese presence in Guinea-Bissau, reveals interesting contradictions. The activities and customs of the Guineans are filmed with a lot of attention and sometimes of proximity. Their resistance to colonization is even evoked, cleverly recovered by the comment which claims that they are all Portuguese. But the colonists are very few present: some dressed in a sparkling white costume and two very poor. The Africans, proud, talented, imposing, occupy the whole film.
Director: António Lopes Ribeiro
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: January 1, 1946
Editing: Vieira de Sousa
Original Language: pt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Guinea-Bissau, Cradle of the Empire about?
- This documentary, produced in 1946 on the occasion of the half-century of Portuguese presence in Guinea-Bissau, reveals interesting contradictions. The activities and customs of the Guineans are filmed with a lot of attention and sometimes of proximity. Their resistance to colonization is even evoked, cleverly recovered by the comment which claims that they are all Portuguese. But the colonists are very few present: some dressed in a sparkling white costume and two very poor. The Africans, proud, talented, imposing, occupy the whole film.
- Who directed Guinea-Bissau, Cradle of the Empire?
- Guinea-Bissau, Cradle of the Empire was directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.
- How long is Guinea-Bissau, Cradle of the Empire?
- Guinea-Bissau, Cradle of the Empire has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).