Angular Phoenix
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Angular Phoenix is a documentary film. directed by Welket Bungué. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raquel Lima, Ângelo Torres, and Nayrama Fernandes
Synopsis
Proposes a speculative meeting between the Baron of Água Izé, the first nobleman in the Portuguese colonies of the 1800s who was of mixed European and African ancestry, and Maria Correia, the Black Princess of Príncipe Island in the 1700s. Reanimating them through the bodies of contemporary artists, the film uses dance, poetry and music to weave profound threads between the past and the present. Transcending space, time and language, their encounter wrestles with questions of culpability, power and the exploitation of both land and Black bodies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Angular Phoenix about?
Proposes a speculative meeting between the Baron of Água Izé, the first nobleman in the Portuguese colonies of the 1800s who was of mixed European and African ancestry, and Maria Correia, the Bla...
Who directed Angular Phoenix?
Angular Phoenix was directed by Welket Bungué.
How long is Angular Phoenix?
Angular Phoenix has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Angular Phoenix released?
Angular Phoenix was released on June 15, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Angular Phoenix?
The main cast of Angular Phoenix includes Raquel Lima, Ângelo Torres, Nayrama Fernandes, Cheila Luís Trindade, Fábio Rodrigues.