Congo River, Beyond Darkness
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Congo River, beyond darkness | |
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Directed by | Thierry Michel |
Produced by | Les Films de la Passerelle Les Films d'Ici |
Written by | Thierry Michel |
Music by | Lokua Kanza |
Release date(s) | 2005 |
Country | Belgium |
Language | French English |
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Congo River, beyond darkness is a 2005 film Thierry Michel examining the Congo River in Africa.
[edit] Synopsis
The film takes us from the mouth to the source of the largest river bassin 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, while archives remind us of the mythological figures that created its destiny: explorers such as Livingstone and Stanley, the colonial kings LĂ©opold II and Baudouin I and leaders such as Lumumba, Mobutu and Kabila.
[edit] Technical data
The collector's edition DVD of "Congo River" (2 DVD) with:
- The making off (52 min.)
- Interview of Thierry Michel
- Trailer
- Versions: French and English with subtitles in French, Dutch, German and English
The DVD of "Congo River" with:
- Versions: French and English with subtitles in French, Dutch, English and German
The serial:
- Number: 3 episodes
- Length: 1h30
- Versions: French and English