Francisco de Assis
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Napomuceno's Will
1997-01-01
Napomuceno's Will
Overview: Nopumoceno, the most successful businessman in the Cabo Verde archipelogo, is an ambitious, clever opportunist, known during his lifetime as "eternity single". However, he is then discovered by his illegitimate daughter to have gotten his fortune and his women in unorthodox and incredible ways
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Cat Skin
1962-05-07
Cat Skin
Overview: A few weeks before Carnival, slum boys organize huntings for stray cats, whose leather can be used in Samba percussion instruments, like the Tamborim, a small drum.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-05-07
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Cinco Vezes Favela
1962-01-01
Cinco Vezes Favela
Overview: Five segments about the hardships faced by people living in slums on hills in Rio de Janeiro.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-01-01
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A Ilha dos Escravos
2008-05-08
A Ilha dos Escravos
Overview: After a violent civil war, D. Miguel, the last Portuguese absolutist king, is defeated by the liberals, led by his brother D. Pedro. In 1834 D. Miguel left for exile. His supporters don't give up on returning him to the throne. Willing to do anything they even try to use the slaves of the colonies. A mysterious emissary is sent to Cape Verde to prepare an uprising. But other reasons were behind his visit to the archipelago ....
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2008-05-08
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Pedreira de São Diogo
1962-11-20
Pedreira de São Diogo
Overview: Men work in a quarry on the edge of a hill where a slum is located, of which they are residents. The slope is blown up, advancing to the land near the shacks. Slum dwellers are warned that new explosions can cause damage. The community decides to place itself on the slope, preventing another explosion; without attitude, the foreman gives up on blowing up the hill.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1962-11-20
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