Redemption (2019 film)

Redemption, also known as Resgate, is a 2019 Mozambican crime film directed by Mickey Fonseca. 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.[1] It was nominated for nine awards and won two of them at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[2]

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.[3][4]

Cast
  • Gil Alexandre as Bruno
  • Arlete Bombe as Mia
  • Laquino Fonseca as Tony
  • Tomas Bie as Americo
  • Rachide Abul as The Boss
  • Candido Quembo as Paito
  • Abdul Satar Suleman as Castigo the policeman
  • Jorge Amade as Boss Father
  • Mario Valente as Bank Manager
  • Aldovina Chiziana as Tia Sara

Accolades
African Movie Academy Awards (2019)[5]
  • Best Production Design [Winner] - Norodone Daude and Mahla Filmes
  • Best Screenplay [Winner] - Mickey Fonseca
  • Best Film [Nominee] - Mickey Fonseca and Mahla Filmes
  • Best Director [Nominee] - Mickey Fonseca
  • Best Actor in a Leading Role [Nominee] - Gil Alexandre
  • Best Actress in Supporting Role [Nominee] - Arlete Guillermina Bombe
  • Best Cinematography [Nominee] - António Forjaz
  • Best Original Soundtrack [Nominee] - Milton Gulli
  • Achievement In Sound [Nominee] - Janno Muller


Film Fest Zell (2019)[6]

  • The Courageous Film Award [Winner] - Mickey Fonseca

References
  1. "Netflix picks up 'Resgate,' the first Mozambican film to appear on the platform · Global Voices". Global Voices. 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  2. https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/2336723/what-to-watch-on-tv-this-weekend-qaphelas-life-is-turned-upside-down-in-isibaya/
  3. "Filmfest Hamburg 2019 | Redemption". www.filmfesthamburg.de (in German). Retrieved 2020-10-10.
  4. "Redemption | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  5. "AMAA 2019 Full List Of Winners". www.ama-awards.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  6. "Redemption wins the Courageous Film Award at Film Fest Zell". www.filmfestzell.at. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
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