Sambizanga
Synopsis
Domingos is a member of an African liberation movement, arrested by the Portuguese secret police, after bloody events in Angola. His wife goes from a prison station to another, trying in vain to find out where he is.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 21, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 4, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Maldoror
- Screenplay & Story
- Maurice Pons, Claude Agostini
- Original Title
- Sambizanga
- Country of Origin
- Angola, France, Congo
- Spoken Languages
- Lingala, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Isabelle Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Maldoror
Maurice Pons, Claude Agostini, Luandino Vieira, Mário Pinto de Andrade
Claude Agostini
Georges Klotz
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Maldoror
Director
Maurice Pons
Screenplay
Claude Agostini
Screenplay
Mário Pinto de Andrade
Writer
Georges Klotz
Editor
Claude Agostini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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African Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sambizanga
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sambizanga about?
Domingos is a member of an African liberation movement, arrested by the Portuguese secret police, after bloody events in Angola. His wife goes from a prison station to another, trying in vain to find out where he is.
Who directed Sambizanga?
Sambizanga was directed by Sarah Maldoror.
Who stars in Sambizanga?
The principal cast of Sambizanga includes Elisa Andrade, Domingos de Oliveira, Jean M'Vondo, Dino Abelino, Benoît Moutsila.
When was Sambizanga released and how long is it?
Sambizanga was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Is Sambizanga based on a book or true story?
Sambizanga is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Luandino Vieira".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sambizanga?
Sambizanga holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).