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O Herói

  • 20042004
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  • 1h 37m
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O Herói (2004)
  • Drama
  • War
A 20-year veteran of the Angolan civil war returns to the capital city of Luanda where he faces the challenges of assimilation and survival.A 20-year veteran of the Angolan civil war returns to the capital city of Luanda where he faces the challenges of assimilation and survival.A 20-year veteran of the Angolan civil war returns to the capital city of Luanda where he faces the challenges of assimilation and survival.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Zézé Gamboa
  • Writers
    • Carla Baptista
    • Pierre-Marie Goulet
    • Fernando Vendrell
  • Stars
    • Makena Diop
    • Milton 'Santo' Coelho
    • Maria Ceiça
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  • Director
    • Zézé Gamboa
  • Writers
    • Carla Baptista
    • Pierre-Marie Goulet
    • Fernando Vendrell
  • Stars
    • Makena Diop
    • Milton 'Santo' Coelho
    • Maria Ceiça
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    • 5User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 1 nomination

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    Makena Diop
    • Vitorioas Vitorio
    Milton 'Santo' Coelho
    • Manuas Manu
    Maria Ceiça
    • Maria Bárbara aka Juditeas Maria Bárbara aka Judite
    Patrícia Bull
    • Joanaas Joana
    Neusa Borges
    • Floraas Flora
    • (as Neuza Borges)
    Raúl Rosário
    Prospero Joao
    Orlando Sérgio
    • Ministeras Minister
    Fernando Lupach
    Fernando Lupach
      Catarina Matos
      Catarina Matos
      • Ruteas Rute
      Miguel Hurst
      • Doctor Luísas Doctor Luís
      Thierry Darrigrand
      • Doctor Thierryas Doctor Thierry
      Nelo Helder
      Adelino Caracol
      João Carlos Miguel
      Mateus Salvador
      • Manu's Fatheras Manu's Father
      • Director
        • Zézé Gamboa
      • Writers
        • Carla Baptista
        • Pierre-Marie Goulet
        • Fernando Vendrell
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      When he was 15, Vitório was recruited by Angolan army, where he would stay for two decades fighting. In his last mission, he was hit by a mine and lost a leg. After a long time waiting, he finally manages to secure a prothesis. With no job and unable to find his family, he faces indifference and mockery. One night, while sleeping on the street, somebody steals his prothesis. But he finds support on three people: the prostitute Judith, the boy Manu and Joana, Manu's teacher. —lukejoplin@infolink.com.br
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        • Drama
        • War
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        • Not Rated
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        References The Mysterious Lady (1928)

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      The Birth of Angolan Cinema!
      The Hero was made completely in Angola, which is noteworthy given the country doesn't have a movie industry. So making the movie at all is a fairly remarkable accomplishment, but The Hero was sufficiently impressive to win the World Dramatic Grand Prize at Sundance. (Apparently, this was something the director had never expected, as he had left the festival before the winners were announced. The "sales agent" was the only one left to talk about the movie at the awards screening!) This is a powerful, touching and compassionate film about the intersecting lives of individuals as Angola attempts to rebuild from within after a devastating 30-year civil war. First-time director Zeze Gamboa clearly has an intimate understanding of the challenges facing the country. (Interesting fact, there are over three active land mines in Angola for every one person!) But at the same time, you can feel Gamboa's conviction that humanity can shine through the challenges and adversity. And while rebuilding the infrastructure and curing the social ills will take time, the human spirit can still triumph through individuals.

      This is an inspiring and enlightening movie.
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      • Jan 31, 2005

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      • Release date
        • May 13, 2004 (Portugal)
      • Countries of origin
        • Angola
        • France
        • Portugal
      • Languages
        • Portuguese
        • French
      • Also known as
        • The Hero
      • Filming locations
        • Luanda, Angola
      • Production companies
        • DAVID & GOLIAS
        • Les Films de l'Après-Midi
        • Gamboa & Gamboa
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 37 minutes
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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