Congo River

Original Title: Congo River

156' | 2005 (Completed)

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Director:	Thierry Michel
Producer:	Christine Pireaux
Writer:	Thierry Michel

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This journey in the heart of Africa is a hymn to life, just like the uncontrollable vegetation growing tightly around the Congo River. On the banks, images chime out the joys and suffering of a people as well as the celebrations and ceremonies that punctuate existence.

synopsis

This journey in the heart of Africa is a hymn to life, just like the uncontrollable vegetation growing tightly around the Congo River. On the banks, images chime out the joys and suffering of a people as well as the celebrations and ceremonies that punctuate existence. It shows that beyond the darkness and the tragic and violent history of this continent lies happiness and hope, that of rituals, songs and dances.
Ce voyage au coeur de l’Afrique est un hymne à la vie, tout comme la végétation incontrôlable qui pousse à proximité du fleuve Congo. Sur les rives, les images transmettent la joie et la souffrance des habitants ainsi que les célébrations et cérémonies qui marquent l’existence. Cela montre qu’au-delà de l’histoire tragique et violente de ce continent, il y règne le bonheur et l’espoir, celui des rituels, des chansons et des danses.

Credits

Director
Thierry Michel
Producer
Christine Pireaux
Writer
Thierry Michel
Editing
Marie Quinton
Photography
Michel Techy
Music
Lokua Kanza

Format

Creation details

Type
Film
Category
Doc
Production share
Minority Flemish co-production
Belgium
Genre
Year of production

2005
Production status
Completed
Original title
Congo River
Original language
Français, Lingala, Swahili

Technical specs

Running time
156'
Aspect ratio
16:9
Sound format
5.1 (+sub)
Available formats
35mm
Colour
Colour

Contact & sales

Contact

Les Films de la Passerelle

Rue de Renory 62
4031 Luik
Belgium

T 04 342 36 02
films@passerelle.be

www.passerelle.be

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Sales

Les Films de la Passerelle

Rue de Renory 62
4031 Luik
Belgium

T 04 342 36 02
films@passerelle.be

www.passerelle.be