The Nights Still Smell of Gunpowder

This documentary follows Inadelso Cossa as he returns to his grandmother's village in Mozambique. Driven by fragmented childhood memories from the country's civil war, he seeks to uncover untold stories and examine how the conflict continues to affect his generation. The narrative explores the boundary between fact and fiction while addressing the lingering presence of war within the local community.

Written and directed by Inadelso Cossa, the film features appearances by Maria Estevão, Moises Langa, and Cossa himself. It was produced through a collaboration between production companies from several countries, including Mozambique, France, Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, the Netherlands Antilles, and Portugal. The movie was released on February 17, 2024, with a total runtime of 93 minutes.