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Martha Canga Antonio

Actor
Belgian actor and singer Martha Canga Antonio made her widely noted screen debut in the film "Black" (2015). For her portrayal of the main character Mavela, she was honored as a European Shooting Star at the 2016 Berlinale. She gained international recognition through roles such as her part in the successful Netflix series "Lupin" (2021). Her other credits include the Belgian series "Over Water" (2018–2020).

Films

Roomies

Roomies

By Flo Van Deuren, Kato De Boeck

2022 | Drama

Lesbian love, shared apartment chaos, and coming of age: Bibi and Ama learn what adulthood means beyond labels.

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2025 | 82 min | Queer

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Islands in the City

Islands in the City

2021 | 23 min | Comedy

In the calm expanse of the Elbe, where the evening sun bathes the decommissioned cruise ships in a soft light, a story of longing and waiting begins. A young man, played by Marian Freistühler, finds himself on the banks of this mighty river, surrounded by strolling couples gazing into the sunset. His thoughts drift to an uncertain message that could determine his future destiny. The melancholy scenery becomes the setting for an inner drama as he imagines embarking on a journey himself – a journey ...