In 2011, the Marfil Movie Theatre reopened in Malabo, marking a revival of cinema in Equatorial Guinea after the last theater closed in the 1990s.
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In 2011, the Marfil Movie Theatre reopened in Malabo, marking a revival of cinema in Equatorial Guinea after the last theater closed in the 1990s.
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Synopsis
Florencio, Ángel, and Estrada reflect on their experiences with cinema in Equatorial Guinea. The documentary captures the reopening of the Marfil Movie Theatre during the II African Film Festival of Equatorial Guinea in 2011. It traces the history of film in the country, beginning with the arrival of the first filmmaker in 1904 and noting the closure of the last movie theatre in Malabo in the 1990s. Their stories illustrate the enduring presence of cinema in their lives.
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Why Watch
- See Florencio, Ángel, and Estrada's stories about cinema.
- Find out about the history of film in Equatorial Guinea.
- Watch the reopening of the Marfil Movie Theatre.
Did You Know
- The first filmmaker arrived in Equatorial Guinea in 1904.
- The last movie theatre in Malabo closed in the 1990s.
- The Marfil Movie Theatre reopened in 2011 during the II African Film Festival.
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When was the Marfil documentary released?
Marfil was released in 2011.
What year did the first filmmaker arrive in Equatorial Guinea?
The first filmmaker arrived in Equatorial Guinea in 1904.
How long is the Marfil documentary?
The duration of the Marfil documentary is 30 minutes.
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