The Embassy
An old album of colonial photos from Guinea-Bissau features landscapes, people, and architecture from the 1940s and 1950s.
Synopsis
An old album of colonial photos from Guinea-Bissau features landscapes, people, and architecture from the 1940s and 1950s.
Synopsis
Filipa César presents an album of colonial photographs from Guinea-Bissau, capturing scenes from the 1940s and 1950s. The images depict landscapes, architecture, and people during Portuguese rule. A Guinean archivist narrates the history of his country, offering personal insights into the past. The documentary examines how these photographs shape memory and reflect the representation of colonial power. It runs for 37 minutes and was released in 2011.
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