Morabeza

This 16mm short film undertakes a journey from slavery to ‘Morabeza’, a multi-faceted word that describes Cape Verde’s gentle spirit. Allow yourself be guided to discover the diversity and beauty of this South African country.

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Production: Inlight.
Script: Amar Hernández & Marina Outeda.
Voice Over: Fee Reega.
Sound Design: Galgo.
Camera Assistant: Prince Bright.
Location Manager: Samira Pereira.
Graphic Design: David Negrone.
Process & Scan: Cinelab London.
Color Grading: Jorge Jesús (El Colorado)

Thanks: Jacobo Saiz, Lucía Outeda, Mariola Manent, Javier Bejarano, Ramón Corominas, Alberto Bañares, Foto R3 and Cape Verdeans.

Cast: Amar Hernández

Tags: 16mm, journey, Morabeza, bolex, africa, analog, poetry, Cape Verde and slavery