Survivors of the Six-Day War travel over 1,000 kilometers from Kisangani to Kinshasa to demand compensation for their losses from the government.
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Survivors of the Six-Day War travel over 1,000 kilometers from Kisangani to Kinshasa to demand compensation for their losses from the government.
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Synopsis
Survivors of the DRC's Six-Day War travel from Kisangani to Kinshasa. They seek compensation from the government for their losses. Directed by Dieudo Hamadi, "Downstream to Kinshasa" shows their determination to have their voices heard. The film had its public premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2020. It received an honorable mention for the Amplify Voices Award. It also won the Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at FIFDH 2021.
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Why Watch
- Meet survivors of the DRC's Six-Day War of 2000.
- Follow their quest for government compensation.
- See the film that premiered at TIFF 2020.
Did You Know
- The film was the first from the DRC selected for the Cannes Film Festival in 2020.
- It had its public premiere in September 2020 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- The film won the Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at FIFDH 2021.
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Who directed Downstream to Kinshasa?
Downstream to Kinshasa was directed by Dieudo Hamadi.
What significant event does the film focus on?
The film focuses on survivors of the DRC's Six-Day War of 2000.
What award did the film win at FIFDH 2021?
The film won the Gilda Vieira de Mello Prize at FIFDH 2021.
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