Mia Couto
Writing
1955-07-05 · Beira, Mozambique
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.
Filmography
As Aves
2025 · Movie
The Anchorage of Time
2024 · Movie
The Tuner of Silences
2024 · Movie
Plurais
2024 · Movie
Nayola
2023 · Movie
Tatana
2021 · Movie
O Fascínio das Histórias
2019 · Movie
I Am the Author of My Name Mia Couto
2019 · Movie
Eduardo Galeano, Vagamundo
2018 · Movie
Mabata Bata
2017 · Movie
Karingana - Licença para contar
2017 · Movie
O Último Voo do Flamingo
2010 · Movie
Sleepwalking Land
2007 · Movie
Um Rio Chamado Tempo, uma Casa Chamada Terra
2005 · Movie
Língua - Vidas em Português
2003 · Movie
Mississe
1995 · Movie