Escape from Luanda

"A war-ravaged past. A new hope for the future."

Nov 20 2007 N/A 1h 12m
Documentary, Music, War

In Luanda, one of the world's poorest and most dangerous places, three students from Angola's only music school work towards their end-of-year concert. The Music School is Angola's first and only school of its kind. It houses some 80 students, most of them desperately poor. Many face disapproval and outright rejection from their families who can't see a future in music. This film asks if, despite the ravages of 27 years of civil war, musical passion can overcome terrible hardships.

Plot

In Luanda, one of the world's poorest and most dangerous places, three students from Angola's only music school work towards their end-of-year concert. The Music School is Angola's first and only school of its kind. It houses some 80 students, most of them desperately poor. Many face disapproval and outright rejection from their families who can't see a future in music. This film asks if, despite the ravages of 27 years of civil war, musical passion can overcome terrible hardships.

Written by

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Directed by

Phil Grabsky, David Notman-Watt

Cast

Joana Adão da Silva Miguel, Alfredo Pedro Luis, Domingas Africana Mendes

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Seventh Art Productions

Languages

Português

Awards

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Scores
# of Votes
21
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA