Mia Couto
Writing
Born: 1955-07-05 · Beira, Mozambique
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 nove
🎬 Movies (16)
As Aves
2025
Writer
Plurais
2024
Himself
The Tuner of Silences
2024
Author
The Anchorage of Time
2024
Novel
Nayola
2023
Theatre Play
Tatana
2021
Screenplay
I Am the Author of My Name Mia Couto
2019
O Fascínio das Histórias
2019
Eduardo Galeano, Vagamundo
2018
Self
Karingana - Licença para contar
2017
Self
Mabata Bata
2017
Original Story
O Último Voo do Flamingo
2010
Novel
Sleepwalking Land
2007
Writer
Um Rio Chamado Tempo, uma Casa Chamada Terra
2005
Novel
Língua - Vidas em Português
2003
Self
Mississe
1995
Novel