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Kinshasa Symphony

  • 2010
  • Unrated
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Kinshasa Symphony (2010)
Documentary

The Film "Kinshasa Symphony" shows how people living in one of the most chaotic cities in the world have managed to forge one of the most complex systems of human cooperation ever invented: ... Read allThe Film "Kinshasa Symphony" shows how people living in one of the most chaotic cities in the world have managed to forge one of the most complex systems of human cooperation ever invented: a symphony orchestra. It is a film about the Congo, about the people of Kinshasa and about... Read allThe Film "Kinshasa Symphony" shows how people living in one of the most chaotic cities in the world have managed to forge one of the most complex systems of human cooperation ever invented: a symphony orchestra. It is a film about the Congo, about the people of Kinshasa and about music.

  • Directors
    • Claus Wischmann
    • Martin Baer
  • Writers
    • Claus Wischmann
    • Petra Schmitz
  • Stars
    • Joseph Masunda Lutete
    • Albert Nlanzu Matubanza
    • Nathalie Angwanguilo Bahati
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    171
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Claus Wischmann
      • Martin Baer
    • Writers
      • Claus Wischmann
      • Petra Schmitz
    • Stars
      • Joseph Masunda Lutete
      • Albert Nlanzu Matubanza
      • Nathalie Angwanguilo Bahati
    • 3User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 3 nominations

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    Joseph Masunda Lutete
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    Albert Nlanzu Matubanza
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    Nathalie Angwanguilo Bahati
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    Armand Wabasolele Diangienda
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    Trésor Sikabaka Wamba
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    Mirelle Mambueni Kinkina
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    Hértier Mayimbi Mbuangi
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    Papy Tamba Nkituzeyi
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    Joséphine Mpongo Nsimba
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    Félix Lusonga Aluma
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    Jhonny Nsiampa Balongi
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    Franck Lokombe Bambale
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    Jacques Nansala Banzangadio
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    Charlène Buetuvuidi Bayandila
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    Dina Carime Bilolo
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    Daddy Baombolia Biselenge
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    Aurélie Mbuangi Bode
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    Sophie Bonkale Bolamba
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    • Directors
      • Claus Wischmann
      • Martin Baer
    • Writers
      • Claus Wischmann
      • Petra Schmitz
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    • Soundtracks
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      Music by Ludwig van Beethoven

      Lyrics by Friedrich Schiller

      Performed by Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste

      Conducted by Armand Wabasolele Diangienda (as Armand Diangienda)

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    8/10
    Great Film
    This is a great film, well worth watching. The question worth asking is why are we here and what do we mean? Having struggled to support artistic endeavors in my own community, I was oddly encouraged by the heroic struggle of these people. Watching them build their own instruments, fight for the lives of their children and practice was a profound lesson in what it is to be human. This would be a great film for schools, group discussions and any art film series. We waste so much. We could be so much better.

    This film takes us into the complex lives of these people, some of whom live in horrific conditions. We say art and music matter, but these people pay it's full cost in a world where many of them are granted little respect.

    In the end the music isn't even the point. For years my wife has insisted the practice and preparation is the real art. Its the struggle to reclaim something from necessity. I learned things about the cost of eggs in Africa, transit and renting a place to live that I would never have even considering needing to know about.

    This is a story I consider myself lucky to know. I saw this at our local film society and everyone there got a lot out of it.
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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2010 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • Lingala
    • Also known as
      • Η Συμφωνική της Κινσάσα
    • Filming locations
      • Kinshasa, Democratic Republic Of Congo
    • Production companies
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      • Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
      • Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (RBB)
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $243,774
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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