Set in 1907, the film "Banzo" follows a doctor named Afonso who arrives at the cocoa plantation on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe to treat the servants who are dying due to a nostalgia disease called Banzo. In the face of Afonso's helplessness, this group is sent into the forest to prevent a possible outbreak. Afonso tries to understand what affects their spirits in order to treat them. However, this situation brings great difficulties both physically and spiritually to him and the servants.
The film is filled with characters and themes that catch the viewer's attention. Afonso is a complex character who tries to empathize with his patients, but in the process, he pushes his own emotional boundaries. The servants who are caught with the Banzo disease are also strong characters showing how they cope with this situation and their struggle for survival.
The film leaves a deep impact on the viewer. The effect of Banzo on the servants leaves a deep impact on the emotional and spiritual states of the viewer.
The film was shot on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe.
The platform it was published on is unknown.
