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- The peaceful Cape Verdean society gets shocked when public confessions about orgies, incest, attempted child rape, attempted murder and drug abuse are made by members of a Christian sect. All drafted in first person some of which belonging to highly educated and well-respected individuals of this society. Behind this lurks a spiritual leader, a self-proclaimed prophet of God. THE MASTER'S PLAN investigates the aftermath of these events and takes us on a search for truth and belief. What happens when people put aside their social position because of their faith? The result is an extraordinary journey to the human psyche.
- Enigmatic whispers shroud a homeless eccentric in mystique-some called him a lunatic, others an artist and philosopher-and inspire this contemporary dance piece about his life on Cape Verde.
- Cabralista-an ambitious documentary trilogy about political activist Amilcar Cabral.
- Palco is a prime-time talk-show with diverse content, giving art creators a platform to showcase music and culture at large. This is a space of cultural exchange, conversations about art, highlight emerging talents, present established names, and document the countless work done in Cape Verde, to ensure they get preserved in the public record as Cape Verdean productions. The show also hosts prominent public thinkers and (artists, art lovers, etc.) to anchor interviews in which they share their current work and thoughts, at a time the country is moving toward an artistic realization.
- Carnival is an event and a festivity where the limits can be transgressed in a context brimming with music, sensations and textures. In this film, it is also a starting point for an approach on the history of black culture and colonialism, with concepts of identity and blackness taking centerstage.
- Alma D'Carnaval offers an insightful exploration into the rich history and ongoing vitality of the carnival tradition in Sao Vicente, Cabo Verde, situated at Africa's westernmost point. Originating nearly two centuries ago on this vibrant island, the documentary showcases how carnival remains a compelling force, uniting the entire community. Through interviews with local dance group leaders, historians, musicians, and other key figures, the film illuminates the festival's evolution and enduring significance. As Sao Vicente's carnival gains global acclaim for its remarkable dancers, elaborate costumes, and breathtaking beauty, it also grapples with the complexities of transforming into a world-class event.
- Ilha do Fogo, in Cape Verde, is the setting for this documentary from the 70s produced by the revolutionary government of the new country, and in which the director chose an anthropological approach. The film looks beautifully at a country in the beginning of its independence.
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- Three African humans talking his Interviewed.
- The story of a father and his son, with Tabanka as a backdrop.
- Mindelo is the cultural capital of Cape Verde. Throughout the time generations of writers, painters, singers and intellectual people were the full expression of Cape Verdean art and way of thinking. Fragments of its inhabitants' lives reveal the force of its history, the beauty of its creativity and, above all, the resistance against the scourge of life in Mindelo, a meeting point of various nationalities.
- During all the days of the Atlantic Music Expo Cabo Verde and the Kriol Jazz Festival we present a summary with conversations with the artists present, images of the concerts, portraits of the Cape Verdean and Lusophone language and culture in the country, as well as highlights of other initiatives of these two events .
- A body full of past marks heals past hurts and hides living losses. Here beats a heart invulnerable by noise, iron, and twist. Our boundaries are today more tight than ever. Who are the confined ones, who decide those you can enter or not?. Shall we deal with the migration as if it is a dead body poisoning our meekness or it is a real question that the imperial western capitalism doesn't want to answer? The question is: you'll stand to face this (un)ethical premise?.
- Each year on the island of São Nicolau in Cabo Verde, the citizens of Ribeira Brava divide into two samba teams to celebrate Carnaval, the year's most anticipated, joyful & uplifting tradition.
- A serio-comic look at drug use and abuse and its effect on families in Cabo Verde.
- For Pedro, a young Cape Verdean living in a district of Mindelo, today is the day he will realize his greatest fantasy. He's getting ready for this special day. But will that day really be today