Viva Riva - Zu viel ist nie genug (2010)

Riva is an operator, a man with charm and ambition in equal measure. Kinshasa is an inviting place. With petrol in short supply in DRC's capital, he and his sidekick pursue a plot to get ... See full summary »

Director:

Djo Munga (as Djo Tunda Wa Munga)

Writer:

Djo Munga (screenplay)

Stars:

Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Diplome Amekindra

8 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Patsha Bay	...	Riva
Manie Malone	...	Nora
Hoji Fortuna	...	César
Marlene Longange	...	La Commandante (as Màrlene Longange)
Diplome Amekindra	...	Azor (as Diplôme Amekindra)
Alex Herabo	...	J.M. (as Alex Hérabo)
Angelique Mbumb	...	Malou (as Angélique Mbumb)
Nzita Tumba	...	Mère Edo
Romain Ndomba	...	G.O.
Jordan N'Tunga	...	Anto
Tomas Bie	...	Jorge
Davly Ilunga	...	Joaquin
Bavon Diana Landa	...	Père Gaston
Sephora Françoise	...	Mère de Riva (as Séphora Françoise)
Joseph Kashala	...	Père de Riva

Storyline

Riva is an operator, a man with charm and ambition in equal measure. Kinshasa is an inviting place. With petrol in short supply in DRC's capital, he and his sidekick pursue a plot to get hold of a secret cache - barrels of fuel they can sell for a huge profit. Of course they're not the only ones who want the stuff. Cesar is a ruthless, sharply dressed foreigner thriving in Kinshasa's lawless streets. A female military officer joins the fray. Even the church will betray its tenets for a piece of the action. But Riva's main nemesis is Azor, a crime boss in the classic style: big, decadent and brutal. He's not a man to mess with, but his girlfriend, Nora, may just be the most seductive woman in all of DRC. Riva catches sight of her dancing at a nightclub and it's not long before Nora matches the fuel cache as a coveted object of his lust.

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Plot Keywords:

fuel | kinshasa | explosion | fire | stabbed in the back | 

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Taglines:

Kinshasa is calling

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

The Democratic Republic Of Congo France Belgium

Language:

Lingala French Portuguese

Release Date:

15 March 2012 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Viva Riva - Zu viel ist nie genug

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$10,314 (USA) (10 June 2011)

Gross:

$61,759 (USA) (9 September 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Beta Cinema, Formosa Productions, MG Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

remarkable accomplishment!

the film is quite good. not suitable for those wary of violence and sexual themes, however the mayhem fits within the storyline and is a reflection of real life in the Congo. all the actors except one of the leading females are native to sub-Saharan Africa. although they are appearing in a film for the first time, their performances were all quite nuanced and polished. this was also the first film for the director and i hope we see more from him. you would never believe it, but the entire production was shot using Canon 5D cameras, digital is going to put a lot of folks out of business. maybe worth an 8 but gave it a 9 because the film is goo AND doesn't go out its way to please the typical focus group which is always a plus in my book.