Njinga, queen of angola 20 in 17th century angola, njinga watches the murder of her son by portuguese colonialists and leads the fight for liberation. Nzinga, queen of angola 20 directed by sergio graciano. Born into the ruling family of ndongo, nzinga demonstrated an aptitude for defusing political crises in her capacity as ambassador to the portuguese, and later assumed power over the kingdoms after the death of her brother. Queen nzinga, also known as njinga and this is how she is referred to in the film, ruled ndongo and matamba, both of which were kingdoms belonging to the matamba people of angola. Nzinga of matamba in a new perspective1 the journal of african. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. New haven sda temple brooklyn, ny recommended for you. Njinga also inspired the eponymous film made in 2007 by octavio bezerra, the brazilian film director.
In 17th century angola, njinga watches the murder of her son by portuguese colonialists and leads the fight for liberation. With lesliana pereira, ana santos, erica chissapa, silvio nascimento. Queen nzingha was a 17thcentury queen of the ndongo and matamba kingdoms. Queen of angola is the countrys most expensive production, as reported by the portuguese daily diario. Statue of njinga mbandi, luanda, republic of angola. Semba comunicacao premiered in luanda, in november 20, the movie njinga queen of angola.
After witnessing the murder of her son and watching her people being humiliated by portuguese colonizers, nzinga will become a queen and struggle for their. The film is set in 17th century angola and presents the true story of queen njinga mbandi. A queen, a city and her people against the evil warriors she have to do whatever it takes to protect her people. This film details the legacy of nzinga mbande cakombe and her reign as queen of angola during the 17th century. A queen, a city and her people against the evil warriors she have to do. Nzinga of matamba in a new perspective1 volume 16 issue 2 joseph c. Queen nzinga was first released in angola in 20 and was written by joana jorge and directed by sergio graciano. Linda heywood brings us the most complete world biographical story of queen nzinga, called njinga to us all. Nzinga, queen of angola full movie download and online watching 720p ou regarder film streaming hd nzinga, queen of angola, streaming voir film hd nzinga, queen of angola, regarder film. In the 17th century a warrior woman fights for the independence of angola. African monarch known primarily for her enmity to the portuguese in angola. Queen nzingha 15831663 was a 17thcentury queen of the ndongo and matamba kingdoms of the mbundu people in what is known as angola today.