Mosquito
Synopsis
Dreaming of great adventures and of standing up for his homeland, a young Portuguese man enlists in the army during World War I and is sent to the front line in Mozambique, Africa. Left behind by his platoon, he sets out on a grueling trek across the mystic Makua native land, walking for over a thousand kilometers, in search of his dream.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-21
Top Cast
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João Nunes Monteiro
Zacarias
Sebastian Jehkul
Rudolph Torsten
Filipe Duarte
Post Lieutenant
Josefina Massango
Murima
João Lagarto
Sergeant Justino
Miguel Moreira
Padre Mendes
Miguel Borges
Soldier Sabino
Alfredo Brito
Comandante
João Vicente
Soldier Cardoso
Manuel João Vieira
Médico
Gigliola Zacara
M'pelele
Camané
Soldier Fadista
Ana Magaia
Namuku
Dinarte Branco
António Nipita
Duarte
Rindzela Zita
Valdemar Santos
Soldado do Cigarro
Tiago Viegas
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mostra Internacional de Cinema de São Paulo
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- João Nuno Pinto
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernanda Polacow, Gonçalo Waddington, João Nuno Pinto
- Original Score
- Justin Melland
- Original Title
- Mosquito
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Leopardo Filmes, Alfama Films, APM - Ana Pinhão Moura Produções, Delicatessen Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
João Nuno Pinto
Fernanda Polacow, Gonçalo Waddington, João Nuno Pinto
Justin Melland
Adolpho Veloso
Gustavo Giani
Ana Pinhão Moura, Paulo Branco, Enrico Saraiva
Department Leadership Roster
Fernanda Polacow
Writer
Gonçalo Waddington
Writer
João Nuno Pinto
Director
Paulo Branco
Producer
Lucha d'Orey
Costume Design
Adolpho Veloso
Director of Photography
Justin Melland
Original Music Composer
Gustavo Giani
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mosquito
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What is Mosquito about?
Dreaming of great adventures and of standing up for his homeland, a young Portuguese man enlists in the army during World War I and is sent to the front line in Mozambique, Africa. Left behind by his platoon, he sets out on a grueling trek across the mystic Makua native land, walking for over a thousand kilometers, in search of his dream.
Who directed Mosquito?
Mosquito was directed by João Nuno Pinto.
Who stars in Mosquito?
The principal cast of Mosquito includes João Nunes Monteiro, Sebastian Jehkul, Filipe Duarte, Josefina Massango, João Lagarto.
When was Mosquito released and how long is it?
Mosquito was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Mosquito?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mosquito was composed by Justin Melland.