An Outpost of Progress
Posto Avançado do Progresso
Synopsis
At the end of the nineteenth century, two inexperienced Portuguese colonizers, with a vague intention of civilizing the colonies, disembark in a remote part of the Congo River in order to coordinate a trading post. As time goes by, they become increasingly demoralized by their inability to profit from the ivory trade. A mutual feeling of distrust and misunderstadings with the locals isolate them at the heart of the tropical jungle. Faced with each other, they begin a journey towards the abyss.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Vieira da Silva
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Vieira da Silva, Joseph Conrad
- Original Title
- Posto Avançado do Progresso
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Alfama Films, Leopardo Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Vieira da Silva
Hugo Vieira da Silva, Joseph Conrad
Fernando Lockett
Paulo MilHomens
Paulo Branco
Department Leadership Roster
Hugo Vieira da Silva
Director
Hugo Vieira da Silva
Writer
Lucha d'Orey
Costume Design
Tânia Franco
Costume Design
Paulo Branco
Producer
Joseph Conrad
Writer
Fernando Lockett
Director of Photography
Paulo MilHomens
Editor
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What is An Outpost of Progress about?
At the end of the nineteenth century, two inexperienced Portuguese colonizers, with a vague intention of civilizing the colonies, disembark in a remote part of the Congo River in order to coordinate a trading post. As time goes by, they become increasingly demoralized by their inability to profit from the ivory trade. A mutual feeling of distrust and misunderstadings with the locals isolate them at the heart of the tropical jungle. Faced with each other, they begin a journey towards the abyss.
Who directed An Outpost of Progress?
An Outpost of Progress was directed by Hugo Vieira da Silva.
Who stars in An Outpost of Progress?
The principal cast of An Outpost of Progress includes Nuno Lopes, Ivo Alexandre, David Caracol, Cleonise Malulo, José Manuel Mendes.
When was An Outpost of Progress released and how long is it?
An Outpost of Progress was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.