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  • Virgin Margarida (2012)
  • 90 min | Drama
Virgin Margarida (2012)
90 min | 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...See more1975, 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. See less
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Director
Licínio Azevedo (as Licinio Azevedo)
Writers
Jacques Akchoti (screenplay) | Licínio Azevedo (screenplay) (as Licinio Azevedo)
Cinematographer
Mario Masini
Casting Directors
Narciso Alberto | Ilda Gonzales | Constância Mazive
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Updated Dec 31, 2012
Release date
Nov 21, 2013 (Portugal)
Awards
5 wins & 7 nominations

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