Deep Dive: Kinshasa Symphony (2010)
Film Lens
Kinshasa Symphony is a documentary that focuses on the city of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has a population of 10 million. The film presents the story of the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste, a symphony orchestra that performs works by composers such as Handel, Verdi, and Beethoven. It captures the vibrant life of Kinshasa, showcasing its diversity, speed, color, vitality, and energy.
Directed by Claus Wischmann, the film runs for 95 minutes and is produced in Germany. It provides a unique perspective on the people of Kinshasa and their relationship with music, illustrating how they have created one of the most complex systems of human cooperation through their orchestral efforts.
Why Watch
- •See Kinshasa's vibrant music scene come to life.
- •Meet the musicians of Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste.
- •Find out how classical music thrives in Kinshasa.
Did You Know
•Kinshasa is the third-largest city in Africa with 10 million inhabitants.
•The film features the Orchestre Symphonique Kimbanguiste performing classical composers.
•Kinshasa Symphony was released in 2010 and directed by Claus Wischmann.
•The film has received awards at festivals in New York City, Vancouver, and Rhode Island in 2010.
Perfect For
Classical music loversDocumentary enthusiastsCultural exploration