Malembe
Synopsis
Through its rhythmic montage and mix of observational and surreal imagery, Malembe forges oblique linkages between the United States and Venezuela, conveying the strange dissociation of being uprooted, of living between places. As a knife cuts through sky, through snow, and through fruit, quasi-ethnographic footage—with its conventional markers of music, food, ritual—joins with home-movie auto-portraiture of a New England winter, communicating a sense of dislocation at once vertiginously queasy and absurdly comic.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin Critics' Week
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luis Arnías
- Original Title
- Malembe
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luis Arnías
Luis Arnías
Department Leadership Roster
Luis Arnías
Director
Luis Arnías
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malembe
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What is Malembe about?
Through its rhythmic montage and mix of observational and surreal imagery, Malembe forges oblique linkages between the United States and Venezuela, conveying the strange dissociation of being uprooted, of living between places. As a knife cuts through sky, through snow, and through fruit, quasi-ethnographic footage—with its conventional markers of music, food, ritual—joins with home-movie auto-portraiture of a New England winter, communicating a sense of dislocation at once vertiginously queasy and absurdly comic.
Who directed Malembe?
Malembe was directed by Luis Arnías.
Who stars in Malembe?
The principal cast of Malembe includes Not specified.
When was Malembe released and how long is it?
Malembe was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 13m.