Nelio's Story - 1998

Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.

93min
1998
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.0/10

About Nelio's Story

Nelio's Story Overview

Based on the book by Henning Mankell (Sweden), this story takes place in Mozambique and is about a young boy, Nelio, who loses his entire family during a time of civil war. A wounded Nelio is found by a baker in the capital Mapouto; refusing medical treatment, the boy instead asks for sanctuary so he can tell his terrible tale. This he proceeds to do, starting with how the fighters arrived in his village and slaughtered many, to his captivity, his escape and his teaming with other orphaned street urchins to become their leader in survival.

Runtime: 93min

Extra details

Original Title: Comédia Infantil
Original Language: Portuguese
Directed By: Solveig Nordlund
Production Companies
Prole FilmeAvenida ProduçõesTorromfilmSvenska FilminstitutetInstituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e AudiovisualRTPFilm i VästCanal+UnicefMEDIA Programme of the European Union