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Na Cidade Vazia (2004)
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Maria João Ganga (writer)
Release Date:
18 January 2006 (France) more
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A group of children, fleeing the war, is taken to Luanda accompanied by a nun. When they reach the aeroplane... more | add synopsis
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2 wins & 1 nomination more
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Not a bad movie, but drags on a bit at times more (2 total)
Cast
(Credited cast) | João Roldan | ... | N'dala (as Roldan Pinto Joäo) |
| Domingos Fernandes Fonseca | ... | Zè (Nganga) |
| Júlia Botelho | ... | Rosita |
| Ana Bustorff | ... | Religiosa |
| Raúl Rosário | ... | Joka |
| Custodio Francisco | ... | Pescador |
| Carlão Machado | ... | Nandão |
| Pulquéria Bastos | ... | Professora |
| Edson K. de Almeida | ... | Nosa Luta |
| Lisandra Pita | ... | Socorrista |
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Hollow City (International: English title)
In the Empty City (International: English title)
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90 min | Argentina:90 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival)
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Only the second movie to be made in Angola since the end of the civil war in 1991. more
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"Na Cidade Vazia" (Hollow City) effectively shows the destitution and the ruggedness of life in Luanda, Angola's capital. Our main character, N'Dala, is a wide-eyed, lost little boy in the big city, walking around with his "brinquedo" (toy) and meeting different characters. The premise isn't bad but it could be a little more interesting and better executed. At times the film just seems to drag with no purpose, rhyme or reason.
The side plot with the boy and the legend of the great Angolan warrior was a decent attempt at symbolism but it didn't pan out all the way. The ending is a bit unbelievable and off-beat as well.
The best thing about this film is that it shows the world Angola's small, but promising film industry. The country is one that has been torn apart by war and tragedy and there are plenty of stories to be told. I'm looking forward to Maria João Ganga's next film.