KINSHASA KIDS

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  • Directed by: Marc-Henri Wajnberg
  • With: José Mawanda, Rachel Mwanza, Bebson De La Rue
  • Country of origin: Belgium/France
  • Genre: Drama
  • Duration: 1h25
  • Language(s): Lingala / French
  • Festival(s): Venice Days, Toronto, New York, London, Busan
  • Award(s): HT Audience Award for the Best Film (Zagreb 2012); The Odyssée – Council of Europe Prize for Human Rights (Etoiles et Toiles du Cinéma Européen 2012, Strasbourg)

Synopsis

Kinshasa, Congo. About 30.000 children are accused of witchcraft and expelled from home. Living on the street, little José and his fellow friends, all considered as witch children, decide to form a rap band to ward off bad luck, along with a crazy impresario called Bebson. Together they will rock Kinshasa!

Starring Rachel Mwanza, Silver Bear for Best Actress in War Witch, Berlinale 2012.

 

Venice Days 2012 – Official Selection

Toronto 2012 – World Contemporary Cinema

New York 2012 – Official Selection

 

 Read VARIETY article here.

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