Mia Couto
Biography: Mia Couto, is among the most prominent writers in Portuguese-speaking Africa. After studying medicine and biology in Maputo, he worked as a journalist. Besides writing, he is now a biologist and teaches at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo. In 2013, Mia Couto was awarded the Camões Prize for Literature 2013 and the prestigious Neustadt International Prize for Literature 2014. He was among the six finalists of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 with his body of work and 2017 his novel CONFESSION OF THE LIONESS was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. His books have been published in over 30 countries.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 05, 1955
Deathday: N/A
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Língua - Vidas em Português
2003-10-07
Língua - Vidas em Português
Overview: Documentary about the Portuguese language, and people who speak it around the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2003-10-07
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Karingana - Licença para contar
2017-01-01
Karingana - Licença para contar
Overview: Maria Bethânia takes her poetic narrative to Mozambique for the first time. The interpreter presents excerpts of works connected by different forms of expression in the Portuguese language. With testimonies from Mia Couto, José Agualusa and several Mozambican and Angolan writers and literary critics, the documentary shows the development of literature in these countries, delving on its importance during the anti-colonial resistance, the connection with native languages, the oral traditions and the influence of Brazilian writers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2017-01-01
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I am The Author Of My Name Mia Couto
2019-05-01
I am The Author Of My Name Mia Couto
Overview: A documentary overview on the life and work of the writer Mia Couto.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2019-05-01
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O Fascínio das Histórias
2019-10-26
O Fascínio das Histórias
Overview: A digressive quest, through conversations with various people, about the need humanity has always had to tell stories about itself, about the power and enchantment of fiction.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2019-10-26
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Eduardo Galeano, Vagamundo
2018-08-07
Eduardo Galeano, Vagamundo
Overview: A hug movie, for the biggest storyteller in Latin America.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2018-08-07
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Plurais
2024-10-09
Plurais
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Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2024-10-09
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