Mueda, Memory and Massacre (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, Mueda, Memory and Massacre is a documentary film directed by Ruy Guerra, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Mueda was a massacre. The name is that of the village in Northern Mozambique where in 1960 it took place. The Portuguese colonial regime did the killing. In independent Mozambique, those inhabitants of Mueda who survived regularly re-enact the massacre in situ. They themselves play the roles of victims, assassins, and spectators. Ruy Guerra, now a Brazilian but born in Lourenço Marques (now Maputo, the capital of Mozambique), filmed this extraordinary creation of liberated popular culture, intercutting it with first-hand interviews on the massacre. The mix is compelling, and the grave yet joyous spectacle unique.
Who’s in it. Mueda, Memory and Massacre stars Romao Canapoquele, Filipe Gunoguacala, Mauricio Machimbuco and Baltazar Nchilema.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mueda, Memory and Massacre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mueda, Memory and Massacre page.
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- Where can I watch Mueda, Memory and Massacre (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mueda, Memory and Massacre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mueda, Memory and Massacre worth watching?
- Mueda, Memory and Massacre holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mueda, Memory and Massacre?
- Mueda, Memory and Massacre stars Romao Canapoquele, Filipe Gunoguacala, Mauricio Machimbuco and Baltazar Nchilema.
- When was Mueda, Memory and Massacre released?
- Mueda, Memory and Massacre was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.