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a film by Nalini Elvino de Sousa

documentary | 67' | 2018

CREDITS

Directed by:
Nalini Elvino de Sousa

Screenplay:
Nalini Elvino de Sousa, Shaira Sequeira Shetty

Cinematography:
John Lino

Sound:
Chester Misquitta

Original Music:
Santiago Lusardi Girelli

Editing:
Gasper D'Souza

2D Animation:
Sofia Ferreira

Color Grading:
Francisco Costa

Portuguese Narration Recording:
Emidio Josine

English Voice-Over:
Caetano Filipe Colaço

Chess Consultant:
Shrikant Bharve

Camera Assistant:
Emidio Josine, Gasper D'Souza

Makeup:
Sagar Haldankar

Producers:
Nalini Elvino de Sousa, Jacinta Barros, Rui Simões

Co-production:
Lotus Film Goa

Production:
Real Ficção



SYNOPSIS

A documentary portraying the life story of Aquino de Bragança, an Indian intellectual and journalist whose life mission was to fight against colonialism and help Goa and all African countries achieve independence and peace. It is also the story of his friendship with Samora Machel, tragically sealed by a plane crash on October 19, 1986, in which both lost their lives.



FUNDING

RTP BCI Goa

SUPPORT

Soares INAC Wishberry
Fonte Viva Quadratura


FESTIVALS

• Docs Without Borders Film Festival 2018
• Accolade Global Film Competition 2018
• Jakarta International Humanitarian and Cultural Awards 2019
• History Film Festival 2019
• Chambal International Film Festival 2020
• Great Lakes State Film Festival 2020
• 2nd Portuguese Cinema Showcase 2021



AWARDS

• Liberation/Social Justice/Protest Award at the Accolade Global Film Competition 2018




SOCIAL MEDIA