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Viva Riva!

  • 20102010
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  • 1h 38m
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6.1/10
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Viva Riva! (2010)
In the city of Kinshasa, gas is in high demand and short supply. Riva, a con man of sorts, recruits some locals in a scheme to steal a supply of fuel and sell it for a profit - a plan that puts Riva on a collision course with a local crime boss.
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  • Thriller

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 hol... Read allRiva 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 n... Read allRiva 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 thrivi... Read all

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1.2K
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  • Director
    • Djo Munga
  • Writer
    • Djo Munga(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patsha Bay
    • Manie Malone
    • Diplome Amekindra
Top credits
  • Director
    • Djo Munga
  • Writer
    • Djo Munga(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Patsha Bay
    • Manie Malone
    • Diplome Amekindra
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    • 32User reviews
    • 70Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 7 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Patsha Bay
    • Rivaas Riva
    Manie Malone
    Manie Malone
    • Noraas Nora
    Diplome Amekindra
    • Azoras Azor
    Hoji Fortuna
    Hoji Fortuna
    • Césaras César
    Marlene Longange
    • La Commandanteas La Commandante
    • (as Màrlene Longange)
    Alex Herabo
    • J.M.as J.M.
    • (as Alex Hérabo)
    Angelique Mbumb
    • Malouas Malou
    • (as Angélique Mbumb)
    Nzita Tumba
    • Mère Edoas Mère Edo
    Romain Ndomba
    • G.O.as G.O.
    Jordan N'Tunga
    • Antoas Anto
    Tomas Bie
    • Jorgeas Jorge
    Davly Ilunga
    • Joaquinas Joaquin
    Bavon Diana Landa
    • Père Gastonas Père Gaston
    Sephora Françoise
    • Mère de Rivaas Mère de Riva
    • (as Séphora Françoise)
    Joseph Kashala
    • Père de Rivaas Père de Riva
    Célestin Nkiakiese
    • Réceptionniste Hôtelas Réceptionniste Hôtel
    Elbas Manuana
    • Commissaire de Policeas Commissaire de Police
    Moïse Ilunga
    • Garde #1 d'Azoras Garde #1 d'Azor
    • Director
      • Djo Munga
    • Writer
      • Djo Munga(screenplay)
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    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. —Anonymous
    • fuel
    • kinshasa
    • explosion
    • fire
    • stabbed in the back
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    • Taglines
      • Kinshasa is calling
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong sexuality, graphic nudity, brutal violence, language and some drug use
    • Parents guide

    User reviews32

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Fine film shot in Kinshasa
    I had the privilege to watch this film at a small, private screening and was blown away. It's a tight, well-shot film with a strong narrative and characters that is not only believable, but also realistic. Shot in Kinshasa, I believe that it must be one of if not the only feature-length narrative film to shot in this vibrant and chaotic capital of the Congo. The performances are strong and everything is exceptionally tight. I recommend seeing it if you get a chance, even if you're not in to the "gangster" genre. While previously just a documentary filmmaker, I look forward to future work from the director, Djo Munga.
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    • Feb 6, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 7, 2011 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • The Democratic Republic of Congo
      • France
      • Belgium
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • French
      • Lingala
      • Portuguese
    • Also known as
      • Yива Рива!
    • Production companies
      • Beta Cinema
      • Formosa Productions
      • MG Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $61,759
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,314
      • Jun 12, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $168,982
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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