Searching Nafta
Originally released in 2017. Searching Nafta is a drama film. directed by Ico Costa. At just 22 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Zacarias Covela, Domingos Marengula, and Édio Peleve
Synopsis
Shooting on 16mm film in Mozambique, director Ico Costa explores the textures of human behaviour as he follows young men who wonder what lies beyond their immediate surroundings. In the fragments of conversations captured in the Maputo market, a recording studio and on coconut trees, we find daily routines and tedium lead to chit-chat on desire, money and hope. In the interplay between performance and document, poetry emerges from fleeting everyday moments.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 25, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
0h 22m
22 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
SW
Original language
Country
Mozambique
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SW
Production Companies
- Portuguese film agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Searching Nafta about?
Shooting on 16mm film in Mozambique, director Ico Costa explores the textures of human behaviour as he follows young men who wonder what lies beyond their immediate surroundings. In the fragments o...
Who directed Searching Nafta?
Searching Nafta was directed by Ico Costa.
How long is Searching Nafta?
Searching Nafta has a runtime of 0 hours and 22 minutes (22 minutes total).
When was Searching Nafta released?
Searching Nafta was released on January 25, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Searching Nafta?
The main cast of Searching Nafta includes Zacarias Covela, Domingos Marengula, Édio Peleve, Belton Guilade, King Best.