Movie Description
Comédia Infantil
(1998)Overview
Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
Featured Crew
- Director : Solveig Nordlund
- Producer : Solveig Nordlund
- Writer : Tommy Karlmark,Solveig Nordlund,Henning Mankell
- Editor : Nelly Quettier
- Cast : Sérgio Titos,Francisco Chilengue,Avelino Manhiça,Adelino Branquinho,João Manja,André Ruco,Casimiro Nbusse,Lilia Mompié,Joaquina Odete,Lucrécia Paco,Jaime Julio,Mónica Chilave
Cast
Nélio
Nacimento
Mandioca
Senhor Castigo
José
Tristeza
Cobra
Dona Esmeralda
Deolinda
Maria
Bomba
Senhora Mulwane
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Facts
Original TitleComédia Infantil
Status Released
Release Information
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1998-07-24
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 33m
Production CompaniesProle Filme,Avenida Produções,Torromfilm,Svenska Filminstitutet,Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual,RTP,Film i Väst,Canal+,Unicef,MEDIA Programme of the European Union
Genres
- Drama
