Movie

Hollow City

★ 6.1(9)20041h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Maria João Ganga
Release date: 2004-01-29
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Angola
Studio: Animatógrafo II

About Hollow City

Hollow City is a 2004 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Maria João Ganga, starring João Roldan, Domingos Fernandes Fonseca and Júlia Botelho. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hollow City in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A group of children, fleeing the war, is taken to Luanda accompanied by a nun. When they reach the aeroplane, 12-year-old N'Dala decides to leave the group and to reconnoitre the city. The nun then starts her unceasing quest for the missing boy. N'Dala, only carrying a textile bag and a doll made of wire, walks through the busy streets filled with people and traffic. Later he finds the tranquility of the island off the coast, where he meets the old fisherman Antonio, with whom he becomes friends. Not much later, he meets the lively, whimsical Zé, who is a little older than he is. N'Dala starts to experience the city and its inhabitants as increasingly forbidding and he would most like to return to the countryside from whence he came. Then he meets Joka, a fringe figure who persuades him to help with a robbery in exchange for money. With this film, Maria Joao Ganga wanted to provide a realistic sketch of the bitter political situation in Angola. One of her most important motivations ...

Cast

João Roldan

N'dala

Domingos Fernandes Fonseca

Zè

Júlia Botelho

Rosita

Ana Bustorff

Religiosa

Raúl Rosário

Joka

Custodio Francisco

Pescador

Carlão Machado

Nandão

Pulquéria Bastos

Professora

Edson K. de Almeida

Nosa Luta

Lisandra Pita

Socorrista

Enoque Caracol

Meirinho Mendes

Themes & keywords

woman directorangola

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hollow City in Norway?+

Hollow City is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Norway. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Hollow City on Netflix?+

Hollow City is not on Netflix in Norway right now.

How long is Hollow City?+

Hollow City has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Hollow City?+

Hollow City stars João Roldan, Domingos Fernandes Fonseca, Júlia Botelho, Ana Bustorff and Raúl Rosário.

When did Hollow City come out?+

Hollow City is a 2004 movie directed by Maria João Ganga.

What genre is Hollow City?+

Hollow City is Drama film.

Who directed Hollow City?+

Hollow City was directed by Maria João Ganga.