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Kinshasa Kids is a film of genre Drama directed by Marc-Henri Wajnberg with Rachel Mwanza
Kinshasa Kids (2012)
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Add to a movie listKinshasa Kids is a Belgian drama film, which was screened at several film festivals in 2012 and is slated for general release on February 6, 2013. The film was written and directed by Marc-Henri Wajnberg.
Set in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the film focuses on a group of street kids, expelled from their homes after being accused of witchcraft, who form a hip hop group while a documentary crew films their efforts.
The film's cast includes Gabi Bolenge, Bebson Elemba, Joël Eziegue, Emmanuel Fakoko, Mickaël Fataki, Gauthier Kiloko, José Mawanda, Sammy Molebe, Joséphine Nsimba Mpongo, Rachel Mwanza, Emmanuel Ndosi El Bas, Django Abdul Bampu Sumbu, Jean Shaka Tshipamba and Papa Wemba. The film received two nominations at the 4th Magritte Awards, winning Best Editing for Marie-Hélène Dozo.
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Kinshasa, République démocratique du Congo. Près de 30 000 enfants, accusés de sorcellerie et rejetés par leur famille, vivent dans les rues de Kinshasa. Emma et sa bande, tous considérés comme des enfants sorciers, décident de former un groupe de rap pour conjurer leur sort et reprendre le contrôle de leur vie. Aidés par Bebson, un musicien allumé, ils feront vibrer Kinshasa ! Avec leur groupe Kinshasa Kid !Actors
Rachel Mwanza
(Rachel)
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