A film about the history, culture and occupation of the natives of Capo Verde. The film tells of Iceland's development aid program on the islands and shows a voyage with the research and fishing vessel Feng.
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A film about the history, culture and occupation of the natives of Capo Verde. The film tells of Iceland's development aid program on the islands and shows a voyage with the research and fishing vessel Feng.
1986-04-29
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