Congo river, au-delà des ténèbres

Apr 5 2006 N/A 1h 56m
Documentary

Following the great explorers’ footsteps, “Congo River” takes us up one of the world’s greatest river basins, from its mouth to its source. All the way along its 2,716 miles, we pass places that testify to the country’s tumultuous history, and encounter the ghosts of those who shaped its destiny: Stanley, the explorer, Leopold II, the colonizer, Mobutu, the despot. We also cross paths with an entire people – boatmen guiding their dugout canoes, fishermen, traveling salesmen, military personnel and rebels, women and children – searching for light and dignity.

Plot

The film takes us from the mouth to the source of the second largest river basin in the world, that of the Congo River. All along its 4371 km, we discover places that have seen the turbulent history of this country

Written by

Thomas Cheysson, Thierry Michel

Directed by

Thierry Michel

Cast

Olivier Cheysson, Thierry Michel, Lye Mudaba

Crew

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Production Countries

Belgium, France

Languages

English, Français, , Kiswahili

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
194
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA