Nzinga, Queen of Angola

Nzinga, Queen of Angola

2013 · 109 min · ★ 5.2 · Adventure, Drama

In the 17th century a warrior woman fights for the independence of Angola. After witnessing the murder of her son and watching her people being humiliated by Portuguese colonizers, Njinga will become a Queen and struggle for their liberation embodying the motto: those who stay fight to win.

Directed by Sérgio Graciano · Written by Joana Jorge

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