Angular Phoenix

Angular Phoenix is a documentary that imagines a meeting between two historical figures from Portuguese colonies: the 18th-century Black Princess of Príncipe Island, Maria Correia, and the 19th-century Baron of Água Izé, who was the first nobleman of mixed African and European descent. Through the performances of contemporary artists, the film uses music, poetry, and dance to connect these different eras. The narrative explores themes of power, guilt, and the exploitation of land and Black bodies across time and space.

The film was directed by Welket Bungué, who also served as a producer and appears in the cast as Xamã Narrador. Other producers include Enerlid Franca. The cast features Raquel Lima as Princesa Maria Correia, Ângelo Torres as Barão de Água Izé, Nayrama Fernandes as Pequena Princesa Maria Correia, Cheila Luís Trindade as Fogo, and Fábio Rodrigues as Cinza. This short production has a runtime of 15 minutes and was released on June 15, 2024.