• 2022
Despojos de Guerra

Summary Spoils of War unveils extraordinary tales of espionage, patriotism, survival and romance against the backdrop of the Portuguese colonial war in Africa (1961 to 1974). Using exceptional archive footage - colorized for the first time in a process never before seen in Portugal - this documentary series by Sofia Pinto Coelho gives voice to anonymous heroes who now recount the crossroads they faced during a time of war and decolonization. View more details

  • 2022

Despojos de Guerra

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Unknown

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8.9

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Genres : War Documentary

Release date : Feb 23, 2022

Countries of origin : Portugal

Official sites : Official site

Language : Portuguese

Production companies : Blablabla Media SIC Televisão

Summary Spoils of War unveils extraordinary tales of espionage, patriotism, survival and romance against the backdrop of the Portuguese colonial war in Africa (1961 to 1974). Using exceptional archive footage - colorized for the first time in a process never before seen in Portugal - this documentary series by Sofia Pinto Coelho gives voice to anonymous heroes who now recount the crossroads they faced during a time of war and decolonization. View more details

Details

Genres : War Documentary

Release date : Feb 23, 2022

Countries of origin : Portugal

Official sites : Official site

Language : Portuguese

Production companies : Blablabla Media SIC Televisão

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Feb 23, 2022
The Informant
At the height of the colonial war in Angola, a shopkeeper and her husband warned PIDE (political police) when guerrillas would come to their store to stock up on supplies. Sebastiana Valadas reveals what her code name was, how much they were paid for the information, and how they arrested the "turras". After decolonization, one of them settled the score and had her arrested.
Episode 2 • Feb 27, 2022
African Fighter
Thousands of Africans fought alongside the Portuguese in the colonial war. With the decolonization, they were left to their fate. Some were shot or persecuted by the new powers, and even to receive medical treatment, it was difficult for them to come to Portugal. How is it possible that justice is not served for these men who were at the forefront of the war, such as former Corporal Luís Silva?
Episode 3 • Mar 02, 2022
Death Row
What does it mean to give your life for your country? Opposed or willing, that's what 800,000 young men did starting in 1961. Guinea was transformed into the harshest and deadliest battlefield, and it was there that airplane pilot Miguel Pessoa and parachute nurse Giselda Antunes were sent.
Episode 4 • Mar 09, 2022
Blood ties
They call "tuga's children" the mestizos born from the relationships between Portuguese soldiers and African women who were left behind. Between rebellion and hope, even today they try to find a father's name and discover the other half of their identity, like the siblings Elva and José Maria Indequi.

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