Children’s Game #29: La roue
Synopsis
Over the city of Lubumbashi looms the mampala or slag heap of the Étoile du Congo cobalt mine, its lower slopes today sifted by the clandestins, lithium hunters who risk their lives to feed our global battery market. The film rests on dramatic contrasts – tiny bright figures against the expanse of darkness; a child who can barely see over the colossal tire he fights to push uphill. Then the adrenaline rush of rolling down inside it! Yet the song the kids invented “pushing, pushing” to solve post-industrial problems, gives faith in these young carriers of D.R. Congo’s future.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Children’s Game #29: La roue
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Release Date
- 05/01/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
Julien Devaux
Department Leadership Roster
Francis Alÿs
Director
Julien Devaux
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children’s Game #29: La roue
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What is Children’s Game #29: La roue about?
Over the city of Lubumbashi looms the mampala or slag heap of the Étoile du Congo cobalt mine, its lower slopes today sifted by the clandestins, lithium hunters who risk their lives to feed our global battery market. The film rests on dramatic contrasts – tiny bright figures against the expanse of darkness; a child who can barely see over the colossal tire he fights to push uphill. Then the adrenaline rush of rolling down inside it! Yet the song the kids invented “pushing, pushing” to solve post-industrial problems, gives faith in these young carriers of D.R. Congo’s future.
Who directed Children’s Game #29: La roue?
Children’s Game #29: La roue was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Children’s Game #29: La roue?
The principal cast of Children’s Game #29: La roue includes Not specified.
When was Children’s Game #29: La roue released and how long is it?
Children’s Game #29: La roue was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 9m.