SYNOPSIS
Kuduro (literally meaning 'hard arse') is an urban cultural movement that was born in Angola during the last decade of the Civil War. Created in discos and raves in downtown Luanda through a mixture of House and Techno beats and traditional Angolan rhythms, Kuduro spilled over from the center to the suburbs. It rapidly spread throughout Angola, Africa, and now worldwide. 'I LOVE KUDURO' follows the most idolized stars of this urban phenomenon that today influences scores of young Africans.
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DIRECTED BY: Mário Patrocínio
WRITTEN BY: Mário Patrocínio, Pedro Patrocínio and Coréon Dú
YEAR: 2014
CATEGORY: Feature Documentary
GENRE: Documentary | Action | Comedy | Music
COUNTRY: Portugal | Angola
LANGUAGE: Portuguese
PRODUCTION COMPANIES: Semba Comunicação, BRO Cinema
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AWARDS:
Inquietudo Film Festival, Austria - Audience Award (2016));
Cineport – Portuguese Speaking Countries’ Film Festival, Brazil - Best Photography in Documentary Film (2014).
FESTIVALS:
Fribourg International Film Festival, Switzerland (2022);
Caminhos do Cinema Português, Portugal (2014);
CINEPORT Cinema de Países de Língua Portuguesa, Brazil (2014);
Festival Film Africa, UK (2014);
Festival Internacional de Guadalajara, Mexico (2014);
Festival Wassermusik, Germany (2014);
Fist Up Film Festival, USA (2014);
Hot Docs Toronto, Canada (2014);
Lusophone Film Fest, France (2014);
DocLisboa, Portugal (2013);
Festival Internacional do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2013);
Cine Santander Cultura, Brazil (2013);
CineSesc São Paulo, Brazil (2013);
Festival Internacional Cinema de Fronteira, Brazil (2012).
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