Hollow City
Jan 29, 2004 · 1h 30m
Director
Maria João GangaOverview
A group of children, fleeing the war, is taken to Luanda accompanied by a nun. When they reach the aeroplane, 12-year-old N'Dala decides to leave the group and to reconnoitre the city. The nun then starts her unceasing quest for the missing boy. N'Dala, only carrying a textile bag and a doll made of wire, walks through the busy streets filled with people and traffic. Later he finds the tranquility of the island off the coast, where he meets the old fisherman Antonio, with whom he becomes friends. Not much later, he meets the lively, whimsical Zé, who is a little older than he is. N'Dala starts to experience the city and its inhabitants as increasingly forbidding and he would most like to return to the countryside from whence he came. Then he meets Joka, a fringe figure who persuades him to help with a robbery in exchange for money. With this film, Maria Joao Ganga wanted to provide a realistic sketch of the bitter political situation in Angola. One of her most important motivations ...
Cast of Hollow City
Crew of Hollow City
Maria João GangaDirector, Writer
François GonotProducer- Pascale ChavanceEditor
- Jacques BesseCinematography
- Tiago MatosSound
Manu DibangoMusic- Gérard RousseauSound
- Ian SwannMakeup Artist
- Né GonçalvesMusic
- Gita CerveiraSound
- Nuno MilagreFirst Assistant Director
- João RibeiroProduction Manager
Pandora da Cunha TellesCo-Producer
About Hollow City
What is Hollow City about?
A group of children, fleeing the war, is taken to Luanda accompanied by a nun. When they reach the aeroplane, 12-year-old N'Dala decides to leave the group and to reconnoitre the city. The nun then starts her unceasing quest for the missing boy. N'Dala, only carrying a textile bag and a doll made of wire, walks through the busy streets filled with people and traffic. Later he finds the…
When was Hollow City released?
Hollow City was released on January 29, 2004.
Where can I watch Hollow City?
Hollow City is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Hollow City?
Hollow City runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
Who directed Hollow City?
Hollow City was directed by Maria João Ganga.
Who is in the cast of Hollow City?
The cast of Hollow City includes João Roldan (N'dala), Domingos Fernandes Fonseca (Zè), Júlia Botelho (Rosita), Ana Bustorff (Religiosa) and Raúl Rosário (Joka).
Is Hollow City on Netflix?
No, Hollow City is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.