Colonial Action of the Portuguese

The aim of this documentary – especially in the subtitles – is to promote the benefits of civilization. The buildings and roads, built by Africans, commanded by settlers. The agricultural facilities, the hospital. Then the camera lingers with a certain fascination on dances – including warriors – and topless women. This curious documentary concludes with two “visions of the future”: a Portuguese dance of white and black schoolchildren, and the graduation of Portuguese teenagers.

• António Antunes da MataDirector
• César de SáDirector of Photography

Release date

January 1, 1929

Status

Released

Original language

xx

Runtime

21m