Bangaologia - The science of style

The African continent has always been a place that evokes a deep sense of wonder and fantasy. It is naturally diverse, with a vast array of people, cultures, and natural beauty. Being the home to ancient civilizations, it is considered the “birthplace of humanity” or “the motherland”. But could it also be the birthplace of style? Africans and their cultures are inspiring the aesthetic world today more than ever. From the runways of the world to the meccas of visual art, there is an undeniable presence of african influence and a growing number of african trendsetters. Bangaologia sets out to explore the raison d´être behind the recent growth of the african aesthetic in the world, including from the most unexpected places.

Bangaologia takes a voyage that spans from Angola to the US and Europe in journey to discover why this mysterious african “it factor” called “banga” has been inspiring so many in and out of Africa, and how it is bringing the world closer to the Motherland of style.

  • Coréon Dú
    Director
    Jikulumessu, Njinga - Queen of Angola, I Love Kuduro - from Angola to the World, Windeck, Momentos de Glória
  • Jorge Pelicano
    Cinematographer/DP
    PÁRA-ME DE REPENTE O PENSAMENTO, PARE, ESCUTE, OLHE, AINDA HÁ PASTORES?,
  • Mickey Boardman
    Key Cast
    Iris, Make It in America: Empowering Global Fashion, Dressed , Buzz: AT&T Original Documentaries
  • Maria Borges
    Key Cast
    Victoria´s Secret Fashion Show 2015 , Victoria´s Secret Fashion Show 2014, Victoria´s Secret Fashion Show 2013, Buzz: AT&T Original Documentaries
  • Sharam Diniz
    Key Cast
    Victoria´s Secret Fashion Show 2015, Victoria´s Secret Fashion Show 2012, Spark
  • Armando Cabral
    Key Cast
    i-D presents A-Z of Pronunciation, Michael Kors Spring 2012
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Bangaologia - A ciência do estilo
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 22 minutes 50 seconds
  • Country of Origin:
    Angola
  • Country of Filming:
    Angola, Portugal, United States
  • Language:
    English, Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Warsaw Film Festival
    Warsaw
    Poland
    October 8, 2016
    World Premiere
    Nominee in Documentary Category
  • London Fashion Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    September 22, 2016
    Partial preview
    Nominee in Documentary Category
  • New Orleans Film Festival
    New Orleans
    United States
    October 15, 2017
    Louisiana Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Moritz Feed Dog Barcelona Fashion Documentary Festival
    Barcelona
    Spain
    April 2, 2017
    Spanish Premiere
  • Athens International Film and Video Festival
    Athens, Ohio
    United States
    April 3, 2017
    Documentary Feature Competition
  • Copenhagen Fashion Film Festival
    Copenhagen
    Denmark
    April 24, 2017
    Danish Premiere
  • IndieFest Film Awards
    La Jolla, CA
    United States
    IndieFEST Award of Merit Special Mention
  • Harlem International Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    May 7, 2017
    New York Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Feed Dog Brasil - Festival de Documentarios de Moda
    São Paulo
    Brazil
    September 24, 2017
    Brazilian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • AfryKamera
    Konin
    Poland
    May 12, 2017
  • Film Africa
    London
    United Kingdom
    November 1, 2017
  • Muvi Festival Internacional de Musica no Cinema
    Lisbon
    Portugal
    November 18, 2017
    Portugal
  • FeedDog Brasilia
    Brasilia
    Brazil
    March 17, 2019
    State of Brasilia Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Afropolitan Festival
    Brussels
    Belgium
    February 20, 2020
    Belgian Premiere
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Semba Comunicação
    Country: Angola
Director Biography - Coréon Dú

Considered by Forbes as one of Africa’s 15 most influential young creatives, Coréon Dú has been nicknamed “Africa’s best kept secret”

Coréon has become a top purveyor of contemporary African culture, creating initiatives such as the I Love Kuduro project, which spawned an international music festival and award winning documentary “I Love Kuduro – From Angola to the World”. Ever the trendsetter, his documentary directorial debut “Festa de Quintal – The Angolan Home Theatre” is still the focus of study by growing legions of Kizomba aficionados worldwide.

He is two-time International Emmy nominee for his work in fiction as the writer, producer, and creative director of telenovela series Windeck (2013) and Jikulumessu (2015). His latest productions, including Jikulumessu and historical film Njinga - Queen of Angola (2014), are building critical acclaim and conquering audiences across the globe, bringing in awards such as the 2014 International Movie Awards (Indonesia), the 2015 Seoul International Drama Award (South Korea), and the 2015 African Movie Academy Awards (South Africa).

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