Sleepwalking Land
Terra Sonâmbula
Synopsis
In the midst of Mozambique's devastating civil war, Muidinga, an orphaned refugee, wanders the countryside in search of his mother. His only companion is an elderly storyteller, and the only guide to finding his mother is a dead man's diary. This transporting drama underscores the power of imagination in surviving, and ultimately overcoming, the catastrophe of war.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teresa Prata
- Screenplay & Story
- Mia Couto, Teresa Prata
- Original Title
- Terra Sonâmbula
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Mozambique, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Instituto do Cinema, Audiovisual e Multimédia, Ébano Multimédia, Filmes de Fundo, Animatógrafo II, ZDF/Arte, Ministério da Cultura, RTP, Instituto Camões
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teresa Prata
Mia Couto, Teresa Prata
Dominique Gentil
Jacques Witta, Paulo Rebelo
António da Cunha Telles, Pandora da Cunha Telles
Department Leadership Roster
Teresa Prata
Director
Mia Couto
Writer
Teresa Prata
Writer
Dominique Gentil
Director of Photography
Jacques Witta
Editor
Paulo Rebelo
Editor
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Pandora da Cunha Telles
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sleepwalking Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sleepwalking Land about?
In the midst of Mozambique's devastating civil war, Muidinga, an orphaned refugee, wanders the countryside in search of his mother. His only companion is an elderly storyteller, and the only guide to finding his mother is a dead man's diary. This transporting drama underscores the power of imagination in surviving, and ultimately overcoming, the catastrophe of war.
Who directed Sleepwalking Land?
Sleepwalking Land was directed by Teresa Prata.
Who stars in Sleepwalking Land?
The principal cast of Sleepwalking Land includes Ernesto Lemos Macuacua, Aladino Jasse, Filimone Meigos, Tânia Adelino, Erónia Malate.
When was Sleepwalking Land released and how long is it?
Sleepwalking Land was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is Sleepwalking Land based on a book or true story?
Sleepwalking Land is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Mia Couto".