Virgin Margarida
Virgem Margarida
Synopsis
1975, Mozambique’s rebirth as an independent nation. The young revolution sweeps the streets of Maputo clean of prostitutes and bad habits. The prostitutes are sent to re-education camps deep in the countryside, where they will become “new women” – loyal comrades of the new nation. As the “clean-up” takes place, Margarida, a 16-year-old girl from the countryside, is mistakenly taken. Drawing on the stories of real women, Virgin Margarida is a dramatic exploration of a little known chapter in Mozambique’s history. A chapter that made no allowance for individuality and enshrined male domination as an ideology.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Licínio Azevedo
- Screenplay & Story
- Licínio Azevedo, Jacques Akchoti
- Original Score
- Moreira Chonguiça
- Original Title
- Virgem Margarida
- Country of Origin
- France, Mozambique, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Ukbar Filmes, Ébano Multimédia, JBA Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Licínio Azevedo
Licínio Azevedo, Jacques Akchoti
Moreira Chonguiça
Mario Masini
Nadia ben Rachid
Department Leadership Roster
Licínio Azevedo
Director
Licínio Azevedo
Screenplay
Nadia ben Rachid
Editor
Jacques Akchoti
Screenplay
Mario Masini
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virgin Margarida
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What is Virgin Margarida about?
1975, Mozambique’s rebirth as an independent nation. The young revolution sweeps the streets of Maputo clean of prostitutes and bad habits. The prostitutes are sent to re-education camps deep in the countryside, where they will become “new women” – loyal comrades of the new nation. As the “clean-up” takes place, Margarida, a 16-year-old girl from the countryside, is mistakenly taken. Drawing on the stories of real women, Virgin Margarida is a dramatic exploration of a little known chapter in Mozambique’s history. A chapter that made no allowance for individuality and enshrined male domination as an ideology.
Who directed Virgin Margarida?
Virgin Margarida was directed by Licínio Azevedo.
Who stars in Virgin Margarida?
The principal cast of Virgin Margarida includes Sumeia Maculuva, Iva Mugalela, Hermelinda Cimela, Rosa Mário, Ana Maria Albino.
When was Virgin Margarida released and how long is it?
Virgin Margarida was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Virgin Margarida?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Virgin Margarida was composed by Moreira Chonguiça.