7.5
Movie
Writing
Mia Couto
- Born
- (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Beira, Mozambique
- Credits
- 16 titles
Biography
Mia Couto, is among the most prominent writers in Portuguese-speaking Africa. After studying medicine and biology in Maputo, he worked as a journalist. Besides writing, he is now a biologist and teaches at the Eduardo Mondlane University in Maputo. In 2013, Mia Couto was awarded the Camões Prize for Literature 2013 and the prestigious Neustadt International Prize for Literature 2014. He was among the six finalists of the Man Booker International Prize 2015 with his body of work and 2017 his novel CONFESSION OF THE LIONESS was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. His books have been published in over 30 countries.
Signature work
Known For
7.5
Movie
6.5
Movie
Sleepwalking Land
6.5
Movie
Um Rio Chamado Tempo, uma Casa Chamada Terra
6.0
Movie
Mabata Bata
1.0
Movie
Mississe
Movie
I Am the Author of My Name Mia Couto
Movie
O Fascínio das Histórias
Movie
O Último Voo do Flamingo
Movie
The Tuner of Silences
Movie
As Aves
Movie
The Anchorage of Time
Acting credits 6
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Plurais Film | Himself |
| 2019 | O Fascínio das Histórias Film | |
| 2019 | I Am the Author of My Name Mia Couto Film | |
| 2018 | Eduardo Galeano, Vagamundo Film | Self |
| 2017 | Karingana - Licença para contar Film | Self |
| 2003 | Língua - Vidas em Português Film | Self |
Crew credits 10
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | As Aves Film | Writer |
| 2024 | The Anchorage of Time Film | Novel, Screenplay |
| 2024 | The Tuner of Silences Film | Author, Book |
| 2023 | Nayola Film | Theatre Play |
| 2021 | Tatana Film | Screenplay |
| 2017 | Mabata Bata Film | Original Story |
| 2010 | O Último Voo do Flamingo Film | Novel, Book |
| 2007 | Sleepwalking Land Film | Writer, Book |
| 2005 | Um Rio Chamado Tempo, uma Casa Chamada Terra Film | Novel, Book |
| 1995 | Mississe Film | Novel, Book |