Fogo

May 20, 2012

1h 1m

★ 5.6

Overview

The deterioration of a small community in Fogo Island is forcing its inhabitants to leave and resettle. Places once occupied by humans are now becoming part of the tundra landscape. In spite of a condemn future, there are some residents who decide to remain, holding on to their memories and grieving for the past, when life in Fogo was different.

Genres

Documentary

Drama

Production Companies

malacosaCINE

Fogo Island Arts

Interior13 Cine

Instituto Mexicano de Cinematografía

Celuloide Films

Fogo Trailers

Cast

Self

Norman Foley

Self

Ron Broders

Self

Cameron Dwyer

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6.6

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7.5

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4.5

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1.0

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4.5

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6.3

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5.9

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6.4

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7.2

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