Redemption (2019 film)
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Directed by | Mickey Fonseca |
Written by | Mickey Fonseca |
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Cinematography | António Forjaz |
Edited by | António Forjaz |
Production company | Mahla Films |
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Running time | 1h 40minutes |
Country | Mozambique |
Languages | Portuguese English |
Redemption, also known as Resgate, is a 2019 Mozambican crime film directed by Mickey Fonseca. The story revolves around a life of crime as the lead character decides to change his life and be a better father after spending four years but ends up returning to a life of crime.[1] It was nominated for nine awards and won two of them at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[2]
Synopsis[]
A man who has just returned from prison finds out that, just before passing away, his mother took on a dangerous debt. Although he wants to turn a new leaf, he is forced to once again go back to a life of crime as he needs money desperately.[3][4]
Cast[]
- Gil Alexandre as Bruno
- Arlete Bombe as Mia
- Laquino Fonseca as Tony
- Tomas Bie as Americo
- Rachide Abul as The Boss
- Candido Quembo as Paito
- Abdul Satar Suleman as Castigo the policeman
- Jorge Amade as Boss Father
- Mario Valente as Bank Manager
- Aldovina Chiziana as Tia Sara
Accolades[]
- Best Production Design [Winner] - Norodone Daude and Mahla Filmes
- Best Screenplay [Winner] - Mickey Fonseca
- Best Film [Nominee] - Mickey Fonseca and Mahla Filmes
- Best Director [Nominee] - Mickey Fonseca
- Best Actor in a Leading Role [Nominee] - Gil Alexandre
- Best Actress in Supporting Role [Nominee] - Arlete Guillermina Bombe
- Best Cinematography [Nominee] - António Forjaz
- Best Original Soundtrack [Nominee] - Milton Gulli
- Achievement In Sound [Nominee] - Janno Muller
Film Fest Zell (2019)[6]
- The Courageous Film Award [Winner] - Mickey Fonseca
References[]
- ^ "Netflix picks up 'Resgate,' the first Mozambican film to appear on the platform · Global Voices". Global Voices. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/2336723/what-to-watch-on-tv-this-weekend-qaphelas-life-is-turned-upside-down-in-isibaya/
- ^ "Filmfest Hamburg 2019 | Redemption". www.filmfesthamburg.de (in German). Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Redemption | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "AMAA 2019 Full List Of Winners". www.ama-awards.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "Redemption wins the Courageous Film Award at Film Fest Zell". www.filmfestzell.at. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
External links[]
- Redemption at IMDb
Categories:
- 2019 films
- Mozambican films
- 2019 crime films