Libende Boyz

Politics/Art, Congo - Kinshasa/Belgium 2022

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Since October 2014 in Beni (North Kivu) people live in fear in this area of Democratic Republic of Congo. In this hectic and chaotic context, a group of young rappers and musicians dream about glory and success. They call themselves "Libende Boyz" meaning "Iron men". They believe that one day Beni will no longer be compared to Mosul but to Los Angeles. This movie, it's their story!
46 min
HD
Starting at 12
Audio language:
Lingála
Subtitles:
EnglishFrench

Awards

Festival Cinéma au féminin 2022 Heritage award Kinshasa

More information

Director:

Wendy Bashi

Writer:

Wendy Bashi

Producer:

Wendy Bashi

Protagonist:

Christian Byumanine (Syzze)

Arsène Mapathi (Maravilla AKA)

Yannick Kayembe (Vj Sparrow)

Chancelle Muhasa (Negro Man)

Idi Kavaka Limengo (IKL)

Chadrac Bizombo (Chiming)

Fabrice Masonga (El Brolik)

Jonathan Skuli (Ombre)

Mumbere Kalwahali (Pat-One)

Original title:

Libende Boyz

Original language:

French

Format:

16:9 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 12

Audio language:

Lingála

Subtitles:

EnglishFrench

Further links:

The Movie Database