Njinga: Queen of Angola
Njinga: Queen Of Angola is a 2013 Angolan historical epic film directed by Sérgio Graciano. The film stars Lesliana Pereira as Queen Njinga Mbandi, fighting to liberate Angola.
Plot
The film is set in 17th-century Angola and presents the true story of Queen Njinga Mbandi. While her father is king, she trains in military strategy. Her father, brother and nephew each take turns leading their people, but all meet a mysterious death. Njinga then becomes queen, leading wars against the Portuguese and resisting the Dutch invasion.
More details
| author | Isilda Hurst Joana Jorge |
|---|---|
| contentLocation | Angola |
| director | Sérgio Graciano |
| editor | António Gonçalves |
| genre | drama historical |
| keywords | mysterious death nzinga of ndongo and matamba queen njinga mbandi |
| producer | Coréon Dú |
| productionCompany | Semba Comunicação |
| theme | epic |