Formosa Beach
Praia Formosa
Synopsis
Muanza, a woman born in the Kingdom of Kongo in the early nineteenth century and trafficked to Brazil, awakens to find herself in the present, roaming the streets of Rio’s rapidly changing port region, known as ‘Pequena Africa’, or Little Africa.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-11
Top Cast
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Lucília Raimundo
Muanza
Samira Carvalho
Kieza
Maria d'Aires
Catarina
Mãe Celina de Xangô
Mãe Celina de Xangô
Dandara Machado de Lima
Criança
Jeniffer Dias
Teodora
Alan Rocha
Prudêncio
Nizagi Donaciano
Ignacio
Thiago Justino
Tabelião
Agamenon Bomfim de Abreu
Escrivão
Aurora Eyer
Vendedora de Cigarros
Áurea Martins
Áurea Martins
Mãe Tissa
Mãe Tissa
Release History & Theatrical Window
BFI London Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia De Simone
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia De Simone, Aline Portugal, Mariana Luiza
- Original Score
- Marco Scarassatti
- Original Title
- Praia Formosa
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Kikuyu, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Anavilhana Filmes, Mirada Filmes, Uma Pedra no Sapato
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia De Simone
Julia De Simone, Aline Portugal, Mariana Luiza
Marco Scarassatti
Flávio Rebouças
Ricardo Pretti
Luana Melgaço, Julia De Simone, Filipa Reis
Department Leadership Roster
Julia De Simone
Director
Ana Paula Cardoso
Production Design
Julia De Simone
Writer
Ricardo Pretti
Editor
Luana Melgaço
Producer
Julia De Simone
Producer
Aline Portugal
Writer
Flávio Rebouças
Director of Photography
Mariana Luiza
Writer
Filipa Reis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Formosa Beach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Formosa Beach about?
Muanza, a woman born in the Kingdom of Kongo in the early nineteenth century and trafficked to Brazil, awakens to find herself in the present, roaming the streets of Rio’s rapidly changing port region, known as ‘Pequena Africa’, or Little Africa.
Who directed Formosa Beach?
Formosa Beach was directed by Julia De Simone.
Who stars in Formosa Beach?
The principal cast of Formosa Beach includes Lucília Raimundo, Samira Carvalho, Maria d'Aires, Mãe Celina de Xangô, Dandara Machado de Lima.
When was Formosa Beach released and how long is it?
Formosa Beach was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Formosa Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Formosa Beach was composed by Marco Scarassatti.