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Miguel moreira, also known as tibars, also known as djon africa, learns that genetics can be cruel when his physiognomy as well as some of his strong personality traits denounce him, straightaway, as his fathers son. Miguel moreira stars as the eponymous hero of joao miller guerra and filipa reis fictionfeature debut djon africa, world premiering in competition at the netherlands event. African film represents african society, african people, african culture. With bitori nha bibinha, isabel cardoso, miguel moreira, patricia soso. Out of africa is meryl streep at her iconic best, armed with a flawless accent and a deep understanding of her character. The film stars don johnson, susanne benton, alvy moore and jason robards.
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