Nossa Senhora da Loja do Chinês (Our Lady of the Chinese Shop)
Ery Claver | Angola | 2022 | Portuguese with English subtitles | 98m
When a Chinese merchant brings to a neighbourhood of Luanda a peculiar holy plastic figure of Our Lady, a mourning mother will seek peace, a committed barber starts a new cult, and a stray child will look for revenge for his lost friend.
This bizarre urban tale will reveal a family and city facade full of resentment, greed and torment.
The Spotlight: Geração 80 programme offers a rare opportunity to engage the collective’s distinctive contribution to contemporary African cinema through films that reflect their commitment to innovative storytelling, visual experimentation and authentic representations of Angolan life and culture. Lookout for the additional screenings in this programme, My Semba and Air Conditioner.
Join Geração 80 for a special masterclass on Thursday 29 October.
Spotlight: Geração 80 is made possible through the support of Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation UK Branch’ and their Gulbenkian Exhibitions Fund.