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Sea and the Jungle

Sea and the Jungle

Original Title: Mionga ki Ôbo: Mar e Selva

200552m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2005

Runtime

52m

Storyline

Angolares are the oldest inhabitants of the island of São Tomé. Control of the island was wrested from them in the late 19th century, and their descendents have been reduced to a small fishing community. This fascinating film explores the tangled history of the Angolares and their beautiful island.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
52m
Jan 1, 2005
Languages
Portuguese
Director
Ângelo Torres
Ângelo Torres
Production
LX Filmes
LX Filmes
Production Countries
Sao Tome and Principe

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