Storyline
Cape Verde, 1964. At the feet of a mighty volcano, the traditional Cape Verdean society is undergoing a steady change. The old land-owning aristocracy is disintegrating. A class of "mulattos" begins to emerge, with a trade-based financial power that threatens the landlords. A new identity arises, a mix of old and new, of African and Portuguese culture, sensual and dynamic. The songs of Cesária Évora follow this inevitable transformation. From the novel by Henrique Teixeira de Sousa.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
João Lourenço
Eusébio
Luísa Cruz
Esmeralda
Fernanda Alves
Nha Mariquinha
Cecília Guimarães
Nha Noca
Luís Mascarenhas
Inspector
José Fanha
Carneiro
Leandro Ferreira
Father Vitorio
Isabel de Castro
Nha Caela
Filipe Ferrer
Alberto
Teresa Madruga
Belinha
Betina Lopes
Soila
Henrique Espírito Santo
Governor
Frequently Asked Questions
The Island of Contenda was released on July 9, 1999.
The runtime of The Island of Contenda is 1h 50m.
The Island of Contenda is a Drama movie.
The Island of Contenda has a rating of 6.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Island of Contenda is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Island of Contenda was directed by Leão Lopes.
The main cast of The Island of Contenda includes João Lourenço, Luísa Cruz, Fernanda Alves.
The Island of Contenda is originally in PT.