Congo River, Beyond Darkness

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Congo River, beyond darkness
Directed by Thierry Michel
Produced by Flag of BelgiumLes Films de la Passerelle
Flag of FranceLes Films d'Ici
Written by Thierry Michel
Music by Lokua Kanza
Release date(s) 2005
Country Flag of BelgiumBelgium
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

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