Our Lady of the Chinese Shop (2022)
August 4, 2022Release Date
Our Lady of the Chinese Shop (2022)
August 4, 2022Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Cláudia Púcuta
Domingas
David Caracol
Bessa
Willi Ribeiro
Zoyo
Peter Burgis
Foley Artist
Meili Li
Narrator
Sílvio Nascimento
Executive Producer
Ery Claver
Director
Elias Ribeiro
Executive Producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateAugust 4, 2022
Original NameNossa Senhora da Loja do Chinês
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 38m
Box Office$386
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Our Lady of the Chinese Shop is a 2022 Angolan drama film written and directed by Ery Claver on his directorial feature film debut. The film was set in the backdrop of Luanda. The film storyline is based on the colonialism, imperialism, religion and national malaise. The film largely portrayed novice actors who were largely unknown in film fraternity but were praised for their authentic performances despite lack of interaction throughout the film. The director of the film decided to take a subtle dig at China's gawing influence over Angola through this film by portraying the story of a Chinese merchant's opportunism. The film was produced by Geração 80.
However, the film was criticised for its slow phased screenplay, obscure plots and lack of dialogues but was praised for its visual storytelling and poetic narration with some critics calling the film similar to a documentary version. The film was screened as part of the First Feature Competition at the 2022 London Film Festival in October 2022. It was also screened in Red Sea Film Festival and at the Film Festival Gent. According to The Africa Report, it was ranked among top ten most notable African films of 2022.