Mabata Bata
2017, PT. Directed by Sol de Carvalho.
Azarias is a young orphan shepherd, keeper of a herd of oxen, where the ox Mabata Bata stands out. The oxen will be the basis of the "lobolo" payment, a traditional dowry that his uncle Raul must pay for his own marriage. Azarias’ dream is to be a normal child, to go to school, goals that are supported by his grandmother. One day, when Azariah is in the pasture, Mabata Bata steps into a mine - the result of the civil war in the country - and explodes. The young man fears his uncle's reprisals and flees to the forest, taking with him the remaining oxen. The grandmother and uncle leave in their quest to rescue him and persuade him to return.
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- PT
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- Released
- 30 April 2017
- Country
- Mozambique, Portugal
- Written by
- José Magro
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Who directed Mabata Bata?
Mabata Bata (2017) was directed by Sol de Carvalho and stars Wilton Boene, Mário Mabjaia, Medianeira Massingue.