Angolan film Kahitu wins honourable mention at Paraty festival in Brazil
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jornal F8
The Angolan feature film Kahitu, directed by Alberto Botelho, received an honourable mention at the International Film Festival of Paraty in Brazil. Inspired by a work by Uanhenga Xitu, it tells the story of a young man with a disability facing social rejection, bringing its total to three international distinctions, according to the producer quoted by Folha 8.
The Angolan film 'Kahitu', directed by Alberto Botelho, received an honourable mention at the second edition of the International Film Festival of Paraty in Brazil, according to the artist. Inspired by the collection 'Vozes na Sanzala' by Angolan writer Uanhenga Xitu, the feature film follows a young man born with a physical disability who faces prejudice, discrimination and social exclusion.
The film now has three international distinctions. It had already won two prizes at the 17th edition of FESTin, the travelling Portuguese-language film festival, in Lisbon: the best actor award, given to Adriano Ferreira, and an honourable mention from the official jury. According to a note relayed by Notícias Lusófonas, this distinction strengthens the visibility of the work and its teams.
The Paraty festival, held from 3 to 7 November 2026 in the town of Paraty, in Rio de Janeiro State, brought together 55 productions from seven countries, including Angola, Brazil, France, Portugal, Italy, Spain and Colombia.
