Synopsis
When Maputo becomes the Bronx: a fast-paced thriller from Mozambique is reminiscent of US American examples of the genre. After four years in the toughest jail in the Mozambique capital Maputo, Bruno wants nothing more to do with his former life. With the help of his friends, he gets a job at a scrapyard and does seem to manage to make a new start. Then suddenly a mysterious unpaid debt of his dead mother’s turns up. To get the money together, Bruno comes into contact with his former gang and gets caught up in a spiral of violence and dependence – until he comes up with a plan that means staking everything on its success.
Bio
MICKEY FONSECA is a director and co-founder of the production company Mahla Filmes in Maputo. His short Dina (2010) won numerous prizes in Africa and Europe. Redemption is his debut feature and was financed by crowd-funding.
Info
Original Title: Resgate
International Title: Redemption
Category: Feature
Section: Vitrina
Version & Subtitles: Portuguese OV with English subtitles
Director & Screenplay: Mickey Fonseca
Cast/Protagonists: Gil Esmael, Arlete Bombe, Laquino Fonseca, Rachide Abdul, Tomas Bie, Candido Quembo
Production country: Mozambique
Year of Production: 2019
Length: 100 min
Producer: Pipas Forjaz, Mickey Fonseca
Production company: Mahla Filmes
Cinematography: Pipas Forjaz
Editor: Pipas Forjaz
Music: Milton Gulli, Nandele Maguni
Production Design: Nurodine Daúde
World Sales: Mahla Filmes
