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The Embassy

March 26, 2011 0h 37m

Originally released in 2011. The Embassy is a documentary film. directed by Filipa César. At just 37 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Armando Lona

Synopsis

In The Embassy, Filipa César takes an old album of colonial photos showing landscapes, people, architecture and monuments in Guinea-Bissau in the forties and fifties as a basis for thinking about the codes of representation of former Portuguese colonial power and the way memory is produced. Furthermore, these images are shown by a Guinean archivist who tells the story of his country seen through his own eyes.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 26, 2011 14 years ago
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Runtime 0h 37m 37 minutes total
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Language Portuguese Original language
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Country Guinea + 2 more

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
PT

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Embassy about?

In The Embassy, Filipa César takes an old album of colonial photos showing landscapes, people, architecture and monuments in Guinea-Bissau in the forties and fifties as a basis for thinking about ...

Who directed The Embassy?

The Embassy was directed by Filipa César.

How long is The Embassy?

The Embassy has a runtime of 0 hours and 37 minutes (37 minutes total).

When was The Embassy released?

The Embassy was released on March 26, 2011 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Embassy?

The main cast of The Embassy includes Armando Lona.