Virgin Margarida

Virgin Margarida

6.6/101h 30m2012
Virgin Margarida

Overview

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 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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Ukbar Filmes
Ébano Multimédia
JBA Production

Additional Information

Original Title:Virgem Margarida
Original Language:Portuguese
Status:Released

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