Catembe
Synopsis
This documentary shows a typical Sunday in Mozambique's capital, tourist main attractions, an inquest in Lisbon about the perception of the people in the street about what life was like in that African colony (or, as the Government had it then, "province"), and then interviews and scenes of Lourenço Marques fishermen and a bar waitresses. African folk music and dance were used as documents and background for the text narration.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Manuela Arraiano
Narrator (voice)
António Revez
Narrator (voice)
Filomena Lança
Catembe (uncredited)
Amílcar Botica
South-African (uncredited)
José Caldeira
Self (uncredited)
Fernando Carneiro Mendes
Self (uncredited)
Maria da Graça Serrão
Self (uncredited)
Zita Domingues
Self (uncredited)
Natália dos Reis
Self (uncredited)
Matos Fernandes
Self (uncredited)
Belarmino Fragoso
Self (uncredited)
Joaquim Lobo
Self (uncredited)
Carlos Sousa
Self (uncredited)
Tomás Vieira
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Porto/Post/Doc
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Faria de Almeida
- Screenplay & Story
- Faria de Almeida
- Original Title
- Catembe
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Fundo do Cinema Nacional, Produções Cunha Telles
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Faria de Almeida
Faria de Almeida
Augusto Cabrita
Margarethe Mangs
António da Cunha Telles, Faria de Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
Faria de Almeida
Director
Faria de Almeida
Writer
Margarethe Mangs
Editor
Augusto Cabrita
Director of Photography
António da Cunha Telles
Producer
Faria de Almeida
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Catembe.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Catembe
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Catembe about?
This documentary shows a typical Sunday in Mozambique's capital, tourist main attractions, an inquest in Lisbon about the perception of the people in the street about what life was like in that African colony (or, as the Government had it then, "province"), and then interviews and scenes of Lourenço Marques fishermen and a bar waitresses. African folk music and dance were used as documents and background for the text narration.
Who directed Catembe?
Catembe was directed by Faria de Almeida.
Who stars in Catembe?
The principal cast of Catembe includes Manuela Arraiano, António Revez, Filomena Lança, Amílcar Botica, José Caldeira.
When was Catembe released and how long is it?
Catembe was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 45m.