Mabata Bata
Synopsis
Azarias is a young orphan shepherd, keeper of a herd of oxen, where the ox Mabata Bata stands out. The oxen will be the basis of the "lobolo" payment, a traditional dowry that his uncle Raul must pay for his own marriage. Azarias’ dream is to be a normal child, to go to school, goals that are supported by his grandmother. One day, when Azariah is in the pasture, Mabata Bata steps into a mine - the result of the civil war in the country - and explodes. The young man fears his uncle's reprisals and flees to the forest, taking with him the remaining oxen. The grandmother and uncle leave in their quest to rescue him and persuade him to return.
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Mabata bata - Trailer | IFFR 2019
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-15
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sol de Carvalho
- Screenplay & Story
- José Magro, Mia Couto
- Original Score
- Pierre Dufloo
- Original Title
- Mabata Bata
- Country of Origin
- Mozambique, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Tsonga
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Promarte, Bando à Parte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sol de Carvalho
José Magro, Mia Couto
Pierre Dufloo
Jorge Quintela
Sol de Carvalho, Ricardo Freitas
Department Leadership Roster
Jorge Quintela
Director of Photography
Sol de Carvalho
Director
José Magro
Writer
Sol de Carvalho
Producer
Ricardo Freitas
Producer
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What is Mabata Bata about?
Azarias is a young orphan shepherd, keeper of a herd of oxen, where the ox Mabata Bata stands out. The oxen will be the basis of the "lobolo" payment, a traditional dowry that his uncle Raul must pay for his own marriage. Azarias’ dream is to be a normal child, to go to school, goals that are supported by his grandmother. One day, when Azariah is in the pasture, Mabata Bata steps into a mine - the result of the civil war in the country - and explodes. The young man fears his uncle's reprisals and flees to the forest, taking with him the remaining oxen. The grandmother and uncle leave in their quest to rescue him and persuade him to return.
Who directed Mabata Bata?
Mabata Bata was directed by Sol de Carvalho.
Who stars in Mabata Bata?
The principal cast of Mabata Bata includes Wilton Boene, Mário Mabjaia, Medianeira Massingue, Emílio Bila, Filomena Remigio.
When was Mabata Bata released and how long is it?
Mabata Bata was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Mabata Bata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mabata Bata was composed by Pierre Dufloo.