Mabata Bata (2017)
1h 14m
Running Time
April 30, 2017Release Date
Mabata Bata (2017)
1h 14m
Running Time
April 30, 2017Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
Azarias is a young orphan shepherd, keeper of a herd of oxen, where the ox Mabata Bata stands out. The oxen will be the basis of the "lobolo" payment, a traditional dowry that his uncle Raul must pay for his own marriage. Azarias’ dream is to be a normal child, to go to school, gold that is supported by his grandmother. One day, when Azariah is in the pasture, Mabata Bata steps into a mine - the result of the civil war in the country - and explodes. The young man fears his uncle's reprisals and flees to the forest, taking with him the remaining oxen. The grandmother and uncle leave in their quest to rescue him and persuade him to return.
Where to Watch.

Currently Mabata Bata is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Filmin
Streaming in:🇵🇹 Portugal
Cast & Crew.

Wilton Boene
José

Mário Mabjaia
Espírito

Medianeira Massingue
Lúcia

Emílio Bila
Azarias

Filomena Remigio
Carolina

Horácio Guiamba
Raul

Esperanca Naiene
Irondina

Jorge Quintela
Director of Photography

Sol de Carvalho
Director / Producer

Tiago Cardoso
Sound Designer

Vicente Muchongo
Art Direction

Tânia Dinis
Casting

Rodrigo Areias
Co-Producer

Marieta Manjate
Production Manager

André Guiomar
Editor

Dinis Henriques
Sound
Media.



Details.
Wiki.
Mabata Bata is a 2017 Mozambique feature drama film directed by Sol de Carvalho and co-produced by the director along with Rodrigo Areias and Ricardo Freitas for Bando à parte Promarte Films. The film is a magic-realist adaption from a short story by Mia Couto.
The TV movie version was released on 30 April 2017 in Portugal and 1 May 2017 in Brazil. On 30 January 2019, the film was released at International Film Festival Rotterdam in Netherlands. The film was shot around the locations in Chibuto, Gaza and Mozambique.