Virgin Margarida (2012)

1975, Mozambique's rebirth as an independent nation. The young revolution sweeps the streets of Maputo clean of prostitutes and bad habits. The prostitutes are sent to re-education camps ... See full summary »

Director:

Licínio Azevedo (as Licinio Azevedo)

Writers:

Jacques Akchoti (screenplay), Licínio Azevedo (screenplay) (as Licinio Azevedo)

Stars:

Iva Mugalela, Hermelinda Cimela, Sumeia Maculuva

3 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Iva Mugalela	...	Rosa
Hermelinda Cimela	...	Comandante Maria João
Sumeia Maculuva	...	Margarida
Rosa Mario	...	Susana
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Victor Gonçalves

Storyline

1975, Mozambique's rebirth as an independent nation. The young revolution sweeps the streets of Maputo clean of prostitutes and bad habits. The prostitutes are sent to re-education camps deep in the countryside, where they will become "new women" - loyal comrades of the new nation. As the "clean-up" takes place, Margarida, a 16-year-old girl from the countryside, is mistakenly taken. Drawing on the stories of real women, Virgin Margarida is a dramatic exploration of a little known chapter in Mozambique's history. A chapter that made no allowance for individuality and enshrined male domination as an ideology.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Mozambique France Portugal

Language:

French Portuguese

Release Date:

21 November 2013 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Virgin Margarida

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ebano Multimedia, Fonds Images Afrique du Ministère Français des Affaires Etranges, Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color