Redemption (2019 film)

Redemption, also known as Resgate, is a 2019 Mozambican crime film directed by Mickey Fonseca. It is the first Mozambican-made film to be featured on Netflix and at the time of its release on the streamer in July 2020, was the only film from a Portuguese-speaking African country in its catalogue.[1] The story revolves around a life of crime as the lead character decides to change his life and be a better father after spending four years but ends up returning to a life of crime.[2] It was nominated for nine awards and won two of them at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[3]

Redemption
Film poster
Directed byMickey Fonseca
Written byMickey Fonseca
Produced by
  • Mickey Fonseca
  • António Forjaz (as Pipas Forjaz)
Starring
  • Gil Alexandre
  • Arlete Guillermina Bombe
  • Laquino Fonseca
CinematographyAntónio Forjaz
Edited byAntónio Forjaz
Production
company
Mahla Films
Release date
  • July 18, 2019 (2019-07-18)
Running time
1h 40minutes
CountryMozambique
LanguagesPortuguese
English

Synopsis

A man who has just returned from prison finds out that, just before passing away, his mother took on a dangerous debt. Although he wants to turn a new leaf, he is forced to once again go back to a life of crime as he needs money desperately.[4][5]

References
  1. Native, The (2020-09-24). "How Netflix is catalysing the Mozambican film industry". The NATIVE. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  2. "Netflix picks up 'Resgate,' the first Mozambican film to appear on the platform · Global Voices". Global Voices. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  3. "What to watch on TV this weekend: Qaphela's life is turned upside down in 'Isibaya'". 7 August 2020.
  4. "Filmfest Hamburg 2019 | Redemption". www.filmfesthamburg.de (in German). Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  5. "Redemption | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
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