Baía de Luanda
Synopsis
Pérola (39 years), a female lawyer, return to Angola, for her younger sister´s “Alambamento” (traditional Angolan ceremony where dowries and promises are exchanged between a couple) more than 20 years living abroad. On coming back, she realises that she does not fit in that environment anymore. The world that saw her come to life is now uncomfortable. In the beginning, she remains apart, watching all her parents do and say in a judgmental way, but as the party unfolds, Pérola starts to see the beauty of the place. That land and it´s People reveal a charm that she was not expecting and suddenly she understands that all her loneliness and emptiness she has felt all those years was only her home beckoning her back.
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Baía de Luanda (2022) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-18
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mónica Martins
- Original Score
- Francisco Janela, Ricardo Costa
- Original Title
- Baía de Luanda
- Country of Origin
- Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Universidade Lusófona, Lusófona Filmes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mónica Martins
Francisco Janela, Ricardo Costa
Tomás Lourenço
Iara Martins
Department Leadership Roster
Mónica Martins
Director
Iara Martins
Producer
Tomás Lourenço
Editor
Tairine Rosa
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baía de Luanda
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What is Baía de Luanda about?
Pérola (39 years), a female lawyer, return to Angola, for her younger sister´s “Alambamento” (traditional Angolan ceremony where dowries and promises are exchanged between a couple) more than 20 years living abroad. On coming back, she realises that she does not fit in that environment anymore. The world that saw her come to life is now uncomfortable. In the beginning, she remains apart, watching all her parents do and say in a judgmental way, but as the party unfolds, Pérola starts to see the beauty of the place. That land and it´s People reveal a charm that she was not expecting and suddenly she understands that all her loneliness and emptiness she has felt all those years was only her home beckoning her back.
Who directed Baía de Luanda?
Baía de Luanda was directed by Mónica Martins.
Who stars in Baía de Luanda?
The principal cast of Baía de Luanda includes Cleonise Malulo, Nádia Yracema, Manuela Paulo, Solange Hilário, Danilo da Matta.
When was Baía de Luanda released and how long is it?
Baía de Luanda was released in 2022 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Baía de Luanda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baía de Luanda was composed by Francisco Janela, Ricardo Costa.