Grande Hotel
Brief Synopsis
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The Grande Hotel in Beira, Mozambique was once a luxurious hotel but now it is a shadow of its former incarnation. Having closed in 1963, its ensuing decline mirrored the historical trajectory of the country. Here, we trace the history of the hotel, from its opening in 1954 with 110 sumptuous guest
Cast & Crew
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Lotte Stoops
Director
Ellen De Waele
Producer
Dieter Diependaele
Editor
Joao Ribeiro
Cinematographer
Lotte Stoops
Screenplay
Katarina Tuerler
Editor
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Serendipity Films (Belgium)
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 10m
Synopsis
The Grande Hotel in Beira, Mozambique was once a luxurious hotel but now it is a shadow of its former incarnation. Having closed in 1963, its ensuing decline mirrored the historical trajectory of the country. Here, we trace the history of the hotel, from its opening in 1954 with 110 sumptuous guest rooms up to today when the crumbling hotel serves as a home without water or electricity to more than 2,500 people.
Director
Lotte Stoops
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Serendipity Films (Belgium)
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 10m
Quotes
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 2011
Released in United States 2011 (Sterling World Competition)
