
Nelio's Story
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Comédia Infantil
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1998-07-24
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 5/10 (3 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Prole Filme, Avenida Produções, Torromfilm, Svenska Filminstitutet, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, RTP, Film i Väst, Canal+, Unicef, MEDIA Programme of the European Union
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.1644
- Languages: Portuguese
Cast & Crew

Sérgio Titos
as Nélio

Francisco Chilengue
as Nacimento

Avelino Manhiça
as Mandioca

Adelino Branquinho
as Senhor Castigo

João Manja
as José

André Ruco
as Tristeza

Casimiro Nbusse
as Cobra

Lilia Mompié
as Dona Esmeralda

Joaquina Odete
as Deolinda

Lucrécia Paco
as Maria
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nelio's Story?▼
Nelio's Story is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-07-24.
Who are the main actors in Nelio's Story?▼
The main cast includes Sérgio Titos, Francisco Chilengue, Avelino Manhiça, Adelino Branquinho, João Manja, .
Where can I watch Nelio's Story online?▼
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Is Nelio's Story based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Nelio's Story?▼
Nelio's Story has an IMDb rating of 5/10 based on 3 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Nelio's Story?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Nelio's Story?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Prole Filme, Avenida Produções, Torromfilm, Svenska Filminstitutet, Instituto Português da Arte Cinematográfica e Audiovisual, RTP, Film i Väst, Canal+, Unicef, MEDIA Programme of the European Union. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Nelio's Story filmed?▼
Nelio's Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Nelio's Story?▼
The total runtime of Nelio's Story is 93 minutes.
Is Nelio's Story suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to Nelio's Story?▼
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