The story takes place in Equatorial Guinea, where Mr. Cuchillas leads a mafia gang that takes care of dirty business. Even a shoe shine will come to him, in search of a more profitable job.
Production
Micro-budget filmmaking from one of Africa's least-seen industries.
Acting
Fernando Esono Mitogo's raw, hungry performance as Domy.
Director
Bony Obama Nchama
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Equatorial Guinea is the only Spanish-speaking African nation, yet its cinema remains virtually invisible internationally. This is DIY filmmaking in a country with no established industry infrastructure.
Director Bony Obama Nchama shot this with minimal resources, and the 'art martial' keyword hints at action ambitions far exceeding budget reality — part of its chaotic charm.