Nelio's Story
Originally released in 1998. Nelio's Story is a drama film. directed by Solveig Nordlund.
Starring Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, and Avelino Manhiça
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 24, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Prole 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelio's Story about?
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...
Who directed Nelio's Story?
Nelio's Story was directed by Solveig Nordlund.
How long is Nelio's Story?
Nelio's Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Nelio's Story released?
Nelio's Story was released on July 24, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nelio's Story?
The main cast of Nelio's Story includes Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, Avelino Manhiça, Adelino Branquinho, João Manja.