Kinshasa Makambo

Nov 30, 2018

1h 15m

★ 5.3

Overview

Christian, Ben and Jean-Marie are fighting for political change of power and free elections in their country, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the incumbent President refuses to relinquish power. How can the course of events be changed? Must they join forces with the historical opposition leader and his powerful party? Is dialogue still possible or must they resign themselves to a popular uprising and the risk of a blood bath?

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Bärbel Mauch Film

Alva Film

Flimmer Film

ARTE France Cinéma

Al Jazeera English

Kiripifilms

Les Productions de l’œil sauvage

Kinshasa Makambo Trailers

Cast

Ben

Christian

Jean-Marie

Silva

Guyz

Rossy

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Kinshasa Makambo

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