The Bridge

A Ponte

Mozambique

2001

52 Min

Color

Portuguese

Currently 3.0/5 Stars.
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DIR Licinio Azevedo

Synopsis

In the rainy season the rivers rise and Chimanimani, one of the most beautiful regions in Mozambique, is cut off from the rest of the country. A natural reserve will be created. The main attraction is Mount Binga, the highest point in Mozambique. This reserve will benefit the local community. However, a bridge must be built. The entire village participates in the construction.This film is the story of the collective struggle to build this bridge. —marfilmes

Director

Licinio Azevedo

Licínio Azevedo is at the same time a director and a writer. He participated in the experiences of Ruy Guerra and Jean-Luc Godard, at the INC (National Film Institute of Mozambique). He is now an independent filmmaker and co-founder of Ebano Multimedia, the most important production company in Mozambique. His multiple productions have won awards all over the world. His first long feature-film, “Margarida”, is at the moment in post-production. —marfilmes.com