Documentary backdrop image for Balane 3 (2025)

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202598 minPG-13documentary

Balane 3

202598 minPG-13documentary

Inhabitants of Inhambane engage in daily activities such as washing cars, fishing, and butchering while discussing topics like politics and love.

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Inhabitants of Inhambane engage in daily activities such as washing cars, fishing, and butchering while discussing topics like politics and love.

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Ico Costadirector

Ico Costawriter

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Inhambane, a coastal city in Mozambique, serves as the backdrop for Balane 3. The documentary captures the daily lives of its residents, who work as car washers, fishermen, and butchers. They frequent schools, hospitals, and street markets. Conversations flow about politics, health, and relationships, with a notable focus on love and sex. Through these interactions, the film presents a vivid portrait of life in Balane 3, revealing the shared experiences of its community.

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