Christian, Ben, and Jean-Marie stand at the forefront of protests in Kinshasa against President Joseph Kabila in 2016. They advocate for free elections while facing government repression. The activists debate whether to join forces with a historical opposition leader and his party. As tensions escalate, they weigh the risks of dialogue against the potential for violent uprisings. Their efforts reflect the challenges of political activism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a nation seeking democratic change.

What Critics Say

Courageous and absorbing film follows three young men in the resistance movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Phuong LeRead full article

December 27, 2021

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Why Watch

Meet three young activists in Congo's 2016 protests.
See the impact of political unrest in Kinshasa.
Find out about the awards it won at major film festivals.

Did You Know

The film premiered on February 18, 2018, at the Berlin International Film Festival.
Kinshasa Makambo won the Tim Hetherington Award at the 2018 Sheffield DocFest.
It also received the True Vision Award at the 2018 True/False Film Festival.
The documentary features activists protesting against President Joseph Kabila in 2016.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who directed Kinshasa Makambo?

Kinshasa Makambo was directed by Dieudo Hamadi.

When did Kinshasa Makambo premiere?

Kinshasa Makambo premiered on February 18, 2018, at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival.

What awards did Kinshasa Makambo win?

The film won the Tim Hetherington Award at the 2018 Sheffield DocFest and the True Vision Award at the 2018 True/False Film Festival.

Awards & Festivals

True/False Film Festival

2018 • Award

Berlin International Film Festival

2018 • Official selection

Sheffield Doc Fest

2018 • Official selection

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