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Carnival in Bissau

Jan 1, 1980

0h 27m

★ 0.0

Overview

Documentary short that explores the meaning of the locals’ African identity through the Carnival festivities.

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Documentary

Production Companies

Institut National Du Cinéma de la Republique de Guinée-Bissau

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