The Princess’s uncle is a Portuguese government minister. Exposing or threatening to expose the film of the Princess gives the film’s owner leverage over the Portuguese government. Prince Sobhuzi Askari –rebel leader seeking Angolan independence from Portugal - wants the film to undermine Portuguese control over Angola. General Auguste Boulanger – Askari’s deputy and leader of the Angolan rebel army – has secretly reached out to China – which supports the Angolan rebellion by buying illegal diamonds – to murder Blacker and steal the film. The Portuguese government wants to destroy the film and force the Princess back to Portugal and into an asylum to ensure her silence.