
Hollow City
A group of children, fleeing the war, is taken to Luanda accompanied by a nun. When they reach the aeroplane, 12-year-old N'Dala decides to leave the group and to reconnoitre the city. The nun then starts her unceasing quest for the missing boy. N'Dala, only carrying a textile bag and a doll made of wire, walks through the busy streets filled with people and traffic. Later he finds the tranquility of the island off the coast, where he meets the old fisherman Antonio, with whom he becomes friends. Not much later, he meets the lively, whimsical Zé, who is a little older than he is. N'Dala starts to experience the city and its inhabitants as increasingly forbidding and he would most like to return to the countryside from whence he came. Then he meets Joka, a fringe figure who persuades him to help with a robbery in exchange for money. With this film, Maria Joao Ganga wanted to provide a realistic sketch of the bitter political situation in Angola. One of her most important motivations ...
TMDB
6.1/10
9 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Portuguese
- woman director
- angola
Top billed cast
Where to watch
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Rent
Release dates
FranceFR
- Theatrical18 Jan 2006
NetherlandsNL
- Theatrical (limited)29 Jan 2004
Frequently asked questions
- When was Hollow City released?
- Hollow City was released on 29 January 2004.
- Where can I watch Hollow City online?
- Hollow City is available on Amazon Video in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Hollow City?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Hollow City is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Hollow City?
- Hollow City holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 9 votes.
- Who directed Hollow City?
- Hollow City (2004) was directed by Maria João Ganga.
- How long is Hollow City?
- Hollow City runs for 1h 30m.














