Colonial Action of the Portuguese (1929)
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.
Director: António Antunes da Mata
| Directing | António Antunes da Mata | Director |
| Camera | César de Sá | Director of Photography |