Muanza

Film Festivals, International Films, Interviews, Uncategorized

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by Davide Abbatescianni

February 9, 2024

Muanza is a woman born in the Kingdom of Kongo and trafficked to Brazil sometime in the 19th century. Waking up in the 21st century, she finds herself in a