An Outpost of Progress (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, An Outpost of Progress is a drama film directed by Hugo Vieira da Silva, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. At the end of the nineteenth century, two inexperienced Portuguese colonizers, with a vague intention of civilizing the colonies, disembark in a remote part of the Congo River in order to coordinate a trading post. As time goes by, they become increasingly demoralized by their inability to profit from the ivory trade. A mutual feeling of distrust and misunderstadings with the locals isolate them at the heart of the tropical jungle. Faced with each other, they begin a journey towards the abyss.
Who’s in it. An Outpost of Progress stars Nuno Lopes as João de Mattos, Ivo Alexandre as Sant'Anna, David Caracol and José Manuel Mendes as Silva Porto.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, An Outpost of Progress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Outpost of Progress page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Outpost of Progress tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Outpost of Progress (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Outpost of Progress change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Outpost of Progress worth watching?
- An Outpost of Progress holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Outpost of Progress?
- An Outpost of Progress stars Nuno Lopes, Ivo Alexandre, David Caracol and José Manuel Mendes.
- When was An Outpost of Progress released?
- An Outpost of Progress was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.