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202070 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

Kongo

202070 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(5 ratings)• TMDB

A healer in Brazzaville faces public accusations of black magic, challenging his faith and the trust of his community.

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Hadrien La Vapeur,

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A healer in Brazzaville faces public accusations of black magic, challenging his faith and the trust of his community.

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Hadrien La Vapeurdirector

Corto Vaclavdirector

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Apostle Medard, a healer in Brazzaville, dedicates his life to curing those afflicted by harmful spells. His work becomes threatened when he faces accusations of practicing black magic. These claims challenge his faith and the trust of his community. As he confronts this crisis, the film presents the relationship between spirituality and societal beliefs in the Congo. It details the struggles faced by individuals seeking to heal in a climate of superstition and fear.

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