The People We Civilized
Gentes que Nós Civilizámos
Synopsis
Interesting, almost ethnographic, sequences on peoples of southern and central Angola, show the diversity of their customs and the richness of their cultures. The images often of quality are not devoid of a dominant look that frames them as exotic. The Euro-centric commentary on the exaltation of “lusitanity” is rather paternalistic and even contemptuous: “All these peoples are Portuguese and love Portugal, what a wonderful destiny it is for this country that came to civilize them and lead them on the paths of spirituality after having opened the roads of the world.”
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- António Lopes Ribeiro
- Original Title
- Gentes que Nós Civilizámos
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
António Lopes Ribeiro
Department Leadership Roster
António Lopes Ribeiro
Director
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What is The People We Civilized about?
Interesting, almost ethnographic, sequences on peoples of southern and central Angola, show the diversity of their customs and the richness of their cultures. The images often of quality are not devoid of a dominant look that frames them as exotic. The Euro-centric commentary on the exaltation of “lusitanity” is rather paternalistic and even contemptuous: “All these peoples are Portuguese and love Portugal, what a wonderful destiny it is for this country that came to civilize them and lead them on the paths of spirituality after having opened the roads of the world.”
Who directed The People We Civilized?
The People We Civilized was directed by António Lopes Ribeiro.
Who stars in The People We Civilized?
The principal cast of The People We Civilized includes Not specified.
When was The People We Civilized released and how long is it?
The People We Civilized was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 18m.