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1929 0.0 (0 votes) 0h 21m
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Colonial Action of the Portuguese (Acção Colonizadora dos Portugueses)

Overview

The aim of this documentary – especially in the subtitles – is to promote the benefits of civilization. The buildings and roads, built by Africans, commanded by settlers. The agricultural facilities, the hospital. Then the camera lingers with a certain fascination on dances – including warriors – and topless women. This curious documentary concludes with two “visions of the future”: a Portuguese dance of white and black schoolchildren, and the graduation of Portuguese teenagers.

Key Crew

Director: António Antunes da Mata, César de Sá