Banzo
Synopsis
1907. Afonso, a doctor, arrives at Principe Island to cure servants from a cocoa plantation “infected” with Banzo, nostalgia of the slaves, who are dying from starvation and suicide. The group is confined to the forest, where Afonso decides to heal them by trying to understand what is affecting their soul. Will he manage to save them?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-16
Top Cast
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Carloto Cotta
Afonso
Hoji Fortuna
Alphonse
Rúben Simões
Ismael
Gonçalo Waddington
Raimundo
Sara Carinhas
Luísa
João Pedro Bénard
Dr. Figueira
Maria do Céu Ribeiro
Adélia
Matamba Joaquim
Maianço
Romeu Runa
Augusto
Cirila Bossuet
Guilhermina
Beatriz Batarda
Alice
Albano Jerónimo
Harris
Jó do Mocho
Elias
Adriano Luz
Curador
Dinarte Branco
Actor
Jochum ten Haaf
Capitão
Marcello Urgeghe
Evandro Gomes
Murata
Release History & Theatrical Window
OKO International Ethnographic Film Festival: Bulgarian Edition
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Margarida Cardoso
- Screenplay & Story
- Margarida Cardoso
- Original Score
- Rutger Zuydervelt
- Original Title
- Banzo
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Uma Pedra no Sapato, Damned Films, BALDR Film, Les Films de l'Après-Midi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Margarida Cardoso
Margarida Cardoso
Rutger Zuydervelt
Leandro Ferrão
Pedro Marques
Filipa Reis
Department Leadership Roster
Leandro Ferrão
Director of Photography
Filipa Reis
Producer
Artur Pinheiro
Production Design
Pedro Marques
Editor
Silvia Grabowski
Costume Design
Margarida Cardoso
Writer
Margarida Cardoso
Director
Rutger Zuydervelt
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Banzo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Banzo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Banzo about?
1907. Afonso, a doctor, arrives at Principe Island to cure servants from a cocoa plantation “infected” with Banzo, nostalgia of the slaves, who are dying from starvation and suicide. The group is confined to the forest, where Afonso decides to heal them by trying to understand what is affecting their soul. Will he manage to save them?
Who directed Banzo?
Banzo was directed by Margarida Cardoso.
Who stars in Banzo?
The principal cast of Banzo includes Carloto Cotta, Hoji Fortuna, Rúben Simões, Gonçalo Waddington, Sara Carinhas.
When was Banzo released and how long is it?
Banzo was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Banzo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Banzo was composed by Rutger Zuydervelt.