Movie Description
A Deusa Negra
(1978)Overview
A Deusa Negra is a love story that spans two centuries. In 18th century Yorubaland, Prince Oluyole is taken prisoner in the course of internecine warfare fanned by overseas slave traders. He is sold into slavery in Brazil. In present day Nigeria, at his father's deathbed, the young Babatunde promises to go to Brazil and search for traces of their once-enslaved ancestors. Beginning with a Candomblé ritual, his journey takes him ever deeper into this culture and, in a dream-like sequence, affords him a deeper understanding of his ancestors' suffering and powers of resistance. Balogun effortlessly links present with past, real with magical worlds and discourse with trance. The hypnotic atmosphere is also heightened by the music of the Nigerian drummer Remi Kabaka, which plays with repetitive patterns and distortions.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ola Balogun
- Producer : Jece Valadão
- Writer : Ola Balogun
- Editor : Philippe Gosselet
- Cast : Zózimo Bulbul,Antônio Pitanga,Milton Vilar,Jorge Coutinho,Clementino Kelé,Emmanuel Cavalcanti,Ivan de Almeida,Sonia Santos,Roberto Pirillo,Léa Garcia,Neusa Borges,Maria das Graças Almeida,Ruy Polanah,Kim Negro,Aniceto do Império,Cléa Simões,Neuza Amaral,Chica Xavier,Denny Perrier
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Facts
Original TitleA Deusa Negra
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 35m
Production CompaniesAfrocult Foundation,Magnus Filmes
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
- Fantasy
- Music
