Movies and TvShows featuring "kinshasa" theme.

Félicité, a singer and single mother, lives in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. She faces various hardships, including drunkenness, mob violence, and financial struggles. When her son gets injured and needs an expensive operation, Félicité must find a way to overcome her lack of money and debt collection. With determination and resilience, she navigates through a broken leg and amputation while trying to provide for her family.

Viva Riva! is a gripping crime drama set in the city of Kinshasa, where a man named Riva becomes embroiled in a dangerous world of violence and greed. Riva is a fuel smuggler who finds himself caught between various criminal elements, including a local crime lord and a powerful foreign gangster. As tensions escalate and betrayals unfold, Riva must navigate this treacherous landscape to survive and protect those he cares about.

Benda Bilili! is a powerful documentary that follows the inspiring journey of a group of disabled street musicians from Kinshasa, Congo. Through hardships and perseverance, they overcome poverty, polio, and a destroyed shelter to become a successful music band. The film highlights their struggles, talents, and ultimate triumph as they rise to fame and connect with audiences worldwide.

The critically important work by renowned naturalist Claudine Andre to save the endangered bonobo apes of the Congo is presented in this visually stunning feature film.

Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (2003) is a documentary that exposes the horrifying colonial rule imposed by King Leopold II of Belgium in the Congo during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It shines a light on the mass murder, forced labor, and genocide committed against the Congolese people in the pursuit of rubber and profit. Through reenactments and historical accounts, the film captures the terror and brutality of this dark period in African history.

The Rumba Kings (2021) is a captivating documentary that delves into the vibrant music scene in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, during the 1950s and 1960s. Through interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis, the film tells the story of how Rumba emerged as a powerful expression of cultural identity and resistance against racism and colonialism. It explores the impact of decolonization on the music industry and highlights the contribution of Congolese musicians in shaping African music history. A must-watch for music enthusiasts and anyone interested in African history and art.

Perhaps the most ebullient “musical” you’ll see this year, Marc-Henri Wajnberg’s singular documentary/fiction hybrid follows a group of street children in the Congolese capital.

35 Cows and a Kalashnikov is a joyously made triptych about warrior-farmers, colorful dandies and voodoo wrestlers in Ethiopia, Brazzaville and Kinshasa. It paints a loving and attentive portrait of African pride and beauty.

Over the course of a decade, war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has claimed millions of lives and made orphans of countless children. Dan Balluff's documentary visits Kinshasa to examine the lives these children lead. Living on the streets of the capital city, they are sold into prostitution, tortured and persecuted for witchcraft. The film also reveals a volcanic eruption's impact on the influx of homeless youth.

A quartet of powerful, hard-hitting short films that lay bare the disturbing reality of everyday life in the Democratic Republic of Congo.