Tonight’s film comes from Angola.

Sambizanga (1972)

Whether you’re learning Portuguese or would just like to learn more about Angola’s liberation from Portugal, Sambizanga is an important film.

Although set in Angola, it had to be filmed in Congo, as the country was still fighting for independence from Portugal in 1972. Some of the scenes depicted are harrowing, but important. Though fictional, the film is based on the real struggle against the occupying Portuguese.

If you’re learning Portuguese, the following article discusses Angola’s fight for independence from Portugal :

11 de Novembro : Da Luta de Libertação Nacional à proclamação da Independência

If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :

How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language

If you’re interested in learning Portuguese, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide :

How to Learn Portuguese

Take care, and enjoy the process!