Indépendance Cha Cha
Synopsis
Fourty years after the Belgian Congo’s independance, this film tells the story of a song and liberation. This is the story of the road to independence as it was dreamt about and experienced by the Congolese, with their loathing of particularly odious colonial regime, and their visions of song-filled tomorrows. And it’s the story of « Indépendance cha cha » an extraordinary political hit song by the mythical band African Jazz, that became in the ‘60s the anthem of every African independence movement.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Francois Bastin, Isabelle Christiaens
- Original Title
- Indépendance Cha Cha
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Francois Bastin, Isabelle Christiaens
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Francois Bastin
Director
Isabelle Christiaens
Director
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What is Indépendance Cha Cha about?
Fourty years after the Belgian Congo’s independance, this film tells the story of a song and liberation. This is the story of the road to independence as it was dreamt about and experienced by the Congolese, with their loathing of particularly odious colonial regime, and their visions of song-filled tomorrows. And it’s the story of « Indépendance cha cha » an extraordinary political hit song by the mythical band African Jazz, that became in the ‘60s the anthem of every African independence movement.
Who directed Indépendance Cha Cha?
Indépendance Cha Cha was directed by Jean-Francois Bastin, Isabelle Christiaens.
Who stars in Indépendance Cha Cha?
The principal cast of Indépendance Cha Cha includes Not specified.
When was Indépendance Cha Cha released and how long is it?
Indépendance Cha Cha was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.