Virgin Margarida

66%% | Sep 09, 2012 | Drama

1975, Mozambique’s rebirth as an independent nation. The young revolution sweeps the streets of Maputo clean of prostitutes and bad habits. The prostitutes are sent to re-education camps deep in the countryside, where they will become “new women” – loyal comrades of the new nation. As the “clean-up” takes place, Margarida, a 16-year-old girl from the countryside, is mistakenly taken. Drawing on the stories of real women, Virgin Margarida is a dramatic exploration of a little known chapter in Mozambique’s history. A chapter that made no allowance for individuality and enshrined male domination as an ideology.

Featured Cast

Licínio Azevedo
Director
Licínio Azevedo
Screenplay

Cast

Sumeia Maculuva
Margarida
Hermelinda Cimela
Comandante Maria João
Rosa Mário
Susana
Elliot Alex
Comandante Felisberto
Tomásia
Mariamu

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