Lobi (hier/demain)
In Lingala, ‘Lobi’ means both yesterday and tomorrow. This playful and experimental film looks at both the era of Belgian domination as well as future expectations of the young Congolese. It was made to mark the 50th anniversary of Congo’s independence.
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Subverses
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Homage to the Buddha – of Africa
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Les Boulistes 1
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Film details
- Countries of production
- Belgium, Congo, Democratic Republic
- Year
- 2010
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 38"
- Medium/Format
- Betacam SP
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