Nelio's Story 1998
6.1 / 10
Nelio's Story
Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.
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Sérgio Titos... Nélio
... Nacimento
... Mandioca
... Senhor Castigo
JM
João Manja... José
AR
André Ruco... Tristeza
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Release Date:
Jul 24, 1998 (Belgium,France,Mozambique,Portugal,Sweden)
Run Time:
1hr 33`
MMPA Rating:
Original Language:
Portuguese
Production Countries:
Belgium,France,Mozambique,Portugal,Sweden
Status:
Released
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... Director
Cast
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Sérgio Titos... Nélio
... Nacimento
... Mandioca
... Senhor Castigo
JM
João Manja... José
AR
André Ruco... Tristeza
... Cobra
LM
Lilia Mompié... Dona Esmeralda
... Deolinda
... Maria
JJ
Jaime Julio... Bomba
... Senhora Mulwane
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... Executive Producer
... Producer
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