The Train of Salt and Sugar
| The Train of Salt and Sugar | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Licínio Azevedo |
| Written by | Licínio Azevedo |
| Starring | Thiago Justino |
Release dates |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Countries | Portugal Mozambique |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Box office | $2,293[1] |
The Train of Salt and Sugar (Portuguese: Comboio de Sal e Açúcar) is a 2016 internationally co-produced adventure film directed by Licínio Azevedo.[2] It was selected as the Mozambican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3]
Plot
In the midst of civil war, a train with passengers and goods must travel 500 miles through guerrilla-held territory.
Cast
- Thiago Justino as Salomão
- Melanie de Vales Rafael as Rosa
- Matamba Joaquim as Taiar
- Absalão Narduela as Ascêncio
See also
- List of submissions to the 90th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Mozambican submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ "The Train of Salt and Sugar". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 21 October 2017.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (5 November 2016). "'Train of Salt and Sugar' Named Best Film at Inaugural Joburg Film Festival". Variety. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- ^ "Comboio de Sal e Açúcar é o candidato moçambicano aos Óscares" (in Portuguese). Público. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
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