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2023, dir. Nelson Makengo
Democratic Republic of the Congo, 96 min.
In Lingala with English subtitles | Format: Digital
November 10 & 17 | In the wake of a tumultuous election, Democratic Republic of the Congo reignited its ambition to construct Africa’s largest power plant. The resilient spirit of Kinshasa shines through as its people grapple with the shadows of political and economic turmoil, illuminating their struggle for light in a city fighting to break free from darkness.
Nominee: Panorama Audience Award, Documentary Film, Berlin International Film Festival
Nominee: Grierson Award, Documentary Film, London Film Festival
Nominee: Grand Prix, International Feature Film Competition, Visions du Réel International Film Festival Nyon
“A powerful impressionistic collage of lives forced into uncertainty.” – Wendy Ide, Screen International
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu
