Benda Bilili!

"Beyond appearances."

Sep 8 2010 PG-13 1h 25m
Documentary, Music

Ricky has a dream: to make Staff Benda Bilili the best band in Congo Kinshasa. Roger, a street child, more than ever wants to join these stars of the ghetto, who get around in customized tricycles. Together, they must avoid the pitfalls of the street, stay united and find the force to hope in music. For six years, from the first rehearsals to their triumph in international festivals, BENDA BILILI! (“beyond appearances”) is the story of this dream come reality.

Official Trailer
Plot

Summer 2009. Five paraplegics and a young able-bodied teenager light up the stage in front of an entranced audience of 8000 people. "Benda Bilili" - in English "See Beyond", is the name of this Kinshasa band which has acquired a global following. Chances of success were slim at first for these homeless handicapped artists who struggled to survive on the streets of their dilapidated capital. "Benda Bilili" is not a music film, it's the story of a dream that became reality. And a plunge into the streets of Kinshasa without a safety net.

Written by

Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye

Directed by

Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye

Cast

Leon Likabu, Roger Landu, Coco Ngambali

Crew

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Production Countries

France, Congo

Production Companies

Studio 37

Languages

Français

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations

Trailers
Benda Bilili! | National Geographic
Benda Bilili! Trailer UK
Bande Annonce - BENDA BILILI!
Scores
# of Votes
841
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
77
Popularity
NA