Mozambican cinema is experiencing an artistic rebirth propelled by visionary women filmmakers developing fresh cinematic grammar. Far from exotic clichés, their lenses capture intimacy, resilience, and visual poetry.

Perspectives defying convention

Across six episodes, "Directed By" explores the creative journeys of directors celebrated at film festivals from Ouagadougou (FESPACO) to Rotterdam and Durban.

"Our cinema must be authored by those living its joys and struggles. When we share our own truths, international cinema listens."
Amélia Matusse

Amélia Matusse

Film Critic & Producer

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