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. It is the first Mozambican-made film to be featured on Netflix and at the time of its release on the streamer in July 2020, was the only film from a Portuguese-speaking African country in its catalogue.[1] 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.[2] It was nominated for nine awards and won two of them at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]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.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Native, The (2020-09-24). "How Netflix is catalysing the Mozambican film industry". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ "Netflix picks up 'Resgate,' the first Mozambican film to appear on the platform · Global Voices". Global Voices. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
- ^ "What to watch on TV this weekend: Qaphela's life is turned upside down in 'Isibaya'". 7 August 2020.
- ^ "Filmfest Hamburg 2019 | Redemption". www.filmfesthamburg.de (in German). Retrieved 2020-10-10.
- ^ "Redemption | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
External links
[edit]- Redemption at IMDb