The Island of Contenda(1999)
O Ilhéu da Contenda
The Island of Contenda Synopsis
Cape Verde, 1964. At the feet of a mighty volcano, the traditional Cape Verdean society is undergoing a steady change. The old land-owning aristocracy is disintegrating. A class of "mulattos" begins to emerge, with a trade-based financial power that threatens the landlords. A new identity arises, a mix of old and new, of African and Portuguese culture, sensual and dynamic. The songs of Cesária Évora follow this inevitable transformation. From the novel by Henrique Teixeira de Sousa.
The Island of Contenda (1999) is a drama film directed by Leão Lopes, released on July 9, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars João Lourenço, Luísa Cruz, Fernanda Alves and Cecília Guimarães. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Leão Lopes
- Writers:
- José Fanha, Henrique Teixeira de Sousa, Leão Lopes
- Producers:
- Paulo De Sousa
- Cinematographer:
- João Abel Aboim
- Production:
- Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, Instituto Caboverdiano de Cinema, Ministère de la Communauté Française de Belgique, Ministère de la culture, Ministère de la Coopération, European Script Fund, Tobis Portuguesa, Vermedia, Saga Film, RTP
- Status:
- Released
The Island of Contenda Cast & Crew
Main cast
- João Lourenço
João Lourenço
as Eusébio
Luísa Cruz
as Esmeralda
Fernanda Alves
as Nha Mariquinha
Cecília Guimarães
as Nha Noca
Luís Mascarenhas
as Inspector
José Fanha
as Carneiro
- Leandro Ferreira
Leandro Ferreira
as Father Vitorio
Isabel de Castro
as Nha Caela
Filipe Ferrer
as Alberto
Teresa Madruga
as Belinha
- Betina Lopes
Betina Lopes
as Soila
Henrique Espírito Santo
as Governor
Key crew
Directed by Leão Lopes, written by José Fanha, Henrique Teixeira de Sousa and Leão Lopes, produced by Paulo De Sousa.
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The Island of Contenda Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Island of Contenda – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Island of Contenda?
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The main cast of The Island of Contenda (1999) includes João Lourenço, Luísa Cruz, Fernanda Alves, Cecília Guimarães and Luís Mascarenhas. The film was directed by Leão Lopes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Island of Contenda released?
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The Island of Contenda was released on July 9, 1999 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Island of Contenda worth watching?
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The Island of Contenda (1999) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.