Six minutes of archival photographs and hunting songs examine climate change and inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Synopsis
Six minutes of archival photographs and hunting songs examine climate change and inequality in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Synopsis
David Shongo reflects on the Democratic Republic of Congo's struggles with climate change and socioeconomic inequalities. He draws from the photographic archives of Hans Himmelheber, taken in 1938-39, and the hunting songs of Léon Verbeek. These elements serve as a backdrop to question the effects of globalization and technology on local communities. The film runs for six minutes and presents a critical view of the exploitation by global economic powers.
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Why Watch
- See Hans Himmelheber's 1938-39 photos of Congo.
- Find out about Léon Verbeek's hunting songs.
- Meet David Shongo's perspective on globalization.
Did You Know
- David Shongo focuses on the Democratic Republic of Congo's struggles.
- Hans Himmelheber's photographic archives date back to 1938-39.
- Léon Verbeek's hunting songs serve as a historical reference in the film.
- The film has a runtime of 6 minutes.
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What is the duration of the film Bugs?
The film Bugs has a duration of 6 minutes.
Who created the photographic archives used in the film Bugs?
The photographic archives used in the film are from Hans Himmelheber, dating back to 1938-39.
What country is the focus of the film Bugs?
The film focuses on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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