Kinshasa Kids
85 minutes, Belgium, Franca, DR Congo. Director: Marc-Henri Wajnberg. Screenplay Marc-Henri Wajnberg. Cinematography Danny Elsen, Colin Houben. Editing: Marie-Hélène Dozo .Music Bebson “de la rue” and the Trionyx. The Diable Aza Te: Sound Luc Cuveele, Marc Engels, Cyril Mossé. Cast :José Mawanda, Rachel Mwanza, Emmanuel FakokoBebson “de la rue” Elemba, Gabi Bolenge, Gauthier KilokoJoël Eziegue, Mickaël Fataki, Samy Molebe, Papa WembaJoséphine Nsimba Mpongo, Django Abdul Bampu SumbuJean Shaka Tshipamba, Emmanuel E. M. Ndosi El Bas. Producer Marc-Henri Wajnberg, Serge Guez Peter Krüger, Georges Abranches, Riva Kalimazi .Production Wajnbrosse Productions, Inti Films, Crescendo Films.
This heart moving film in follows the story of one of the “witch children “from Kinshasa, Congo who had to flee to escape accusations at home. Taken in by a small band of street children, some of the estimated 30,000 that live on the street, he has a marginal existence. The children have hopes for the future and wish to make a better world for themselves through the creation of a music band and the help of a rapper, impresario along with adult members of an adult band. The film shows their desire to change and a way to make it happen through music and the help of others. This is an inspirational film which shows that despite poverty, slums and abuse, the human spirit finds a way to create.
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