Catembe
Originally released in 1965. Catembe is a documentary film. directed by Faria de Almeida. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Manuela Arraiano, António Revez, and Filomena Lança
Synopsis
This documentary shows a typical Sunday in Mozambique's capital, tourist main attractions, an inquest in Lisbon about the perception of the people in the street about what life was like in that African colony (or, as the Government had it then, "province"), and then interviews and scenes of Lourenço Marques fishermen and a bar waitresses. African folk music and dance were used as documents and background for the text narration.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
Manuela Arraiano
as Narrator (voice)
António Revez
as Narrator (voice)
Filomena Lança
as Catembe (uncredited)
Amílcar Botica
as South-African (uncredited)
José Caldeira
as Self (uncredited)
Fernando Carneiro Mendes
as Self (uncredited)
Maria da Graça Serrão
as Self (uncredited)
Zita Domingues
as Self (uncredited)
Natália dos Reis
as Self (uncredited)
Matos Fernandes
as Self (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Fundo do Cinema Nacional
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Catembe about?
This documentary shows a typical Sunday in Mozambique's capital, tourist main attractions, an inquest in Lisbon about the perception of the people in the street about what life was like in that Afr...
Who directed Catembe?
Catembe was directed by Faria de Almeida.
How long is Catembe?
Catembe has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Catembe released?
Catembe was released on December 6, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Catembe?
The main cast of Catembe includes Manuela Arraiano, António Revez, Filomena Lança, Amílcar Botica, José Caldeira.