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  • The Island of Contenda (1996)
  • 110 min | Drama
The Island of Contenda (1996)
110 min | Drama

Cape Verde, 1964. At the feet of a mighty volcano, the traditional Cape Verdean society is undergoing a steady change. The old land-owning aristocracy is disintegrating. A class of "mulattos" begins to emerge, with a trade-based financial ...See moreCape Verde, 1964. At the feet of a mighty volcano, the traditional Cape Verdean society is undergoing a steady change. The old land-owning aristocracy is disintegrating. A class of "mulattos" begins to emerge, with a trade-based financial power that threatens the landlords. A new identity arises, a mix of old and new, of African and Portuguese culture, sensual and dynamic. The songs of Cesária Évora follow this inevitable transformation. From the novel by Henrique Teixeira de Sousa. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
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Manuel Paulo (as Manuel Paulo Felgueiras)
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Updated Nov 10, 1996

Release date
Jul 9, 1999 (Portugal)
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28 cast members
Name Known for
Fernanda Alves
Nha Mariquinha Nha Mariquinha   See fewer
Francisco Barbosa
Dono do Bar Dono do Bar   See fewer
Gabriel Borges
Manuel Feitor Manuel Feitor   See fewer
Camacho Costa
Felisberto Felisberto   See fewer
Luísa Cruz
Esmeralda Esmeralda   See fewer
Isabel de Castro
Nha Caela Nha Caela   See fewer
José Fanha
Carneiro Carneiro   See fewer
José Fernandes
Antoninho Barato Antoninho Barato   See fewer
Leandro Ferreira
Father Vitorio Father Vitorio   See fewer
Filipe Ferrer
Alberto Alberto   See fewer
Paula Gomes
Enfermeira Enfermeira   See fewer
Cecília Guimarães
Nha Noca Nha Noca   See fewer
João Lourenço
Eusébio Eusébio   See fewer
Teresa Madruga
Belinha Belinha   See fewer
Luís Mascarenhas
Inspector Inspector   See fewer
João Medina
Frank Peito D'Ouro Frank Peito D'Ouro   See fewer
Mano Preto
Chiquinho Chiquinho   See fewer
Carlos Rodrigues
Augusto Foleiro Augusto Foleiro   See fewer
Horácio Santos
Anacleto Anacleto   See fewer
Miguel Trovoada
Administrador Administrador   See fewer
Pedro Wilson
Dr. Vicente Dr. Vicente   See fewer
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