KIN’KONGOLO KINIATA
Filmforum Ludwig Ticketshop
The five artists of KIN'KONGOLO KINIATA fuse world-famous Congolese rhythms and electro beats. To capture the sounds of the city and realise them musically, they build their own instruments. To do this, they confront the difficulties of everyday life in Kinshasa with incredible energy. They strive to reach a wide audience with their music, but here again, they have to face the obstacles that stand in their way. The almost impossible task of obtaining visas poses new challenges...Nizar Saleh accompanied the band KIN'KONGOLO KINIATA for three years. A success story that nevertheless highlights injustice and the realities of life.
KIN’KONGOLO KINIATA Direction: Nizar Saleh, DCP, OmeU, 80 min
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Nizar Saleh is a filmmaker, photographer, video artist and music producer who divides his time between Kinshasa and Brussels. He is a member of COLLECTIF FAIRE-PART, a collective of Belgian and Congolese filmmakers. After completing his art studies in Kinshasa, Nizar made documentary films about the art scene in Kinshasa. In his work, he reflects on the relationship between people and their environment, the colonial and post-colonial history, which in its complexity influences the relationships between people. He is co-founder of the production company “Kimpavita Films”.