Nelisita

Synopsis

Adapted from two legends of the Nyaneka people in southeastern Angola. Set during a time of famine, and with only two families surviving, the film charts the struggle of Nelisita, a young man who confronts the spirits with help from animals and his friends.

Director

Ruy Duarte de Carvalho

Written by

Ruy Duarte de Carvalho

Released

1 July 1983

Genres

Fantasy