Mia Couto
Born: 1955-07-05 in Beira, Mozambique
Known For: Writing
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 novel CONFESSION OF THE LIONESS was shortlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award. His books have been published in over 30 countries.
Filmography
2025
- As Aves ... (Writer)
2024
- The Tuner of Silences ... (Author)
- Plurais as Himself
2023
- Nayola ... (Theatre Play)
2021
- Tatana ... (Screenplay)
2018
- Eduardo Galeano, Vagamundo as Self
2017
- Mabata Bata ... (Original Story)
- Karingana - Licença para contar as Self
2010
- O Último Voo do Flamingo ... (Novel)
2007
- Sleepwalking Land ... (Writer)
2005
- Um Rio Chamado Tempo, uma Casa Chamada Terra ... (Novel)
2003
- Língua - Vidas em Português as Self
1995
- Mississe ... (Novel)