
Swiss Premiere
Kinshasa Makambo
by Dieudo Hamadi
Country / Year
Congo, Dem. Rep., France, Switzerland, Germany, Norway / 2018
Duration
75 Min.
Languages
Lingala
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Direction
Dieudo Hamadi
"Kabila, we warn you!" young men and women are singing on the streets of Kinshasa. Joseph Kabila has unconstitutionally ruled as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo beyond his official time in office. As the President’s demanded resignation on December 20, 2016 approaches, the atmosphere is becoming increasingly claustrophobic. Christian, who has joined an activist group, Ben, who has returned from exile, and Jean-Marie, who has already been to prison for his protest speeches, are among those fighting for their rights. A handheld camera accompanies the three protagonists as they are in protest on the streets, and follows them along secret meetings with other activists.