Cinetrā
Cinetrā
Cinetrā
Congo's real treasure does not lie underground
In the fifties, when the future Democratic Republic of Congo was still a Belgian colony, an entire generation of musicians fused traditional African tunes with Afro-Cuban music to create the electrifying Congolese rumba, a style that conquered the entire continent thanks to an infectious rhythm, captivating guitar sounds and smooth vocals.
Brussels International Film Festival 2021
Richmond International Film Festival 2021
Montreal International Black Film Festival 2021
Cast: Simaro Lutumba, Roitelet, Manu Dibango, Paul Mwanga, Papa Wemba, Verckys Kiamanguana, Brazzos, Papa Noel, Kuka Mathieu, Manuaku, Guvano, Maproco, Petit Pierre, Bombenga, Rolly, Fagus Izeidi, Paul Mizele, Bikunda, Rex Lusukamu, Yossa Taluki
Cinematographer: Alan Brain
Editor: Alan Brain
Sound Designer: Mirella Bellido
Composer: Brian Steckler
Producers: Alastair Johnston, Alan Brain, Monica Carlson
Production: Shift Visual Lab
