Completely concealed except for his fingers and toes and wearing a frightening mask, a man dances to tell the story of Lipanyangule, a mystical figure who eats children. The dance is choreographed by Nyusi, and it communicates not only the ancient legend itself, but also his own history, and that of his people and country. Are the memories in his head real, or are they nightmares? In the sparse but effectively used archive footage, we see flashes of Mozambique’s colonial past, independence struggle and civil war in a dynamic interplay with the dance. As Nyusi shares his story with his son, he offers an in-depth look at the country’s collective memories while working towards leaving his own legacy as an artist.
Subjects: African Cinema, African Studies, Dance
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ORIGINAL TITLE: The Sound of Masks
YEAR: 2018
GENRE: Documentary
DURATION: 70 min
ORIGINAL LANGUAGE: Portugese
COUNTRY: South Africa, Portugal
DIRECTOR: Sara CF de Gouveia
WRITER: Sara CF de Gouveia
PRODUCTION: Lionfish Productions & Ukbar Filmes