In 1961, 150 Irish UN peacekeepers in Congo find themselves caught in a deadly battle as they try to defend a besieged mining town from a rebel army. Despite being heavily outnumbered and under-equipped, they display great courage and determination. Based on a true story.
Virunga is a powerful documentary that follows a group of dedicated individuals as they risk their lives to protect Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The park, home to the last mountain gorillas in the world, is under threat from poaching, militia groups, and corrupt corporations seeking to exploit its natural resources. Through its captivating storytelling and stunning cinematography, Virunga sheds light on the tragic realities faced by the park rangers and the urgent need for conservation efforts in the region.
Documentary about African political leader Patrice Lumumba, who was Prime Minister of Zaire (now Congo) when he was assassinated in 1961.
Lumumba explores the rise and fall of Patrice Lumumba, a Congolese politician who became the country's first prime minister. The film delves into Lumumba's charismatic leadership, his struggle for independence from colonial rule, and the eventual political intrigue and assassination that led to his tragic death.
Obsessed by the dreams of a comfortable life, son of a coal miner comes back to his native country with plans to sell his father's house in order to travel to the African diamond mine in Katanga. Re-visiting of his hometown brings back his childhood trauma, and the nightmare of the old and new love, the events in and around the mine, all put his obsession with Katanga on test.
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