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Njinga: Queen Of Angola

Name: Njinga: Queen Of Angola
Released: 2013

Njinga, Rainha de Angola

2013

In the 17th century, a formidable warrior woman rises to become queen of her people and lead their resistance against Portuguese colonizers. After witnessing brutal humiliations, she devotes herself to their liberation. A historical epic drawn from Angolan history and legend.

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Part of 7 Essential Films from Angola

This film is stop 4 of 7 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Angola. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Angola in the 196 country film challenge.