Sambizanga   
Sarah Maldoror presents a groundbreaking revelation in her work that documents the emergence of Angola's movement for independence. Drawing from authentic events, Sambizanga portrays the journey of a young lady from the outskirts of Luanda toward the heart of the city in search of her spouse who was apprehended by the Portuguese authorities. This occurrence becomes a catalyst, sparking a nationwide insurrection. Enlisting a cast of non-professional actors, many of whom were active participants in the anti-colonial resistance, this seminal piece pays homage to the pivotal roles played by women in African society. It also underscores the adversities they withstand in the global pursuit of emancipation.  

Monangambé   
During a prison visit, a woman confides a promise to her husband, setting the stage for an unexpected chain of events. Tragically, a sentinel's misconstrued perception ignites a calamitous sequence, subjecting the couple to the harrowing ordeals of interrogation and torment. This narrative, cowritten by the filmmaker’s then-husband, Mário Pinto de Andrade, poignantly illustrates the consequences of a misread intention, unraveling lives through a cruel twist of fate, underscored by music from the influential Art Ensemble of Chicago.