Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Synopsis
Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War.
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat – Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-24
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Patrice Lumumba
Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong
Self (archive footage)
Nikita Khrushchev
Self (archive footage)
Dizzy Gillespie
Self (archive footage)
Andrée Blouin
Self (archive footage)
Abbey Lincoln
Self (archive footage)
Max Roach
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm X
Self (archive footage)
Nina Simone
Self (archive footage)
John Coltrane
Self (archive footage)
Duke Ellington
Self (archive footage)
Miriam Makeba
Self (archive footage)
Conor Cruise O’Brien
Self (archive footage)
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Self (archive footage)
René Magritte
Self (archive footage)
Allen Dulles
Self (archive footage)
In Koli Jean Bofane
Self
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 67 DaysBuenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$311K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johan Grimonprez
- Screenplay & Story
- Johan Grimonprez
- Original Title
- Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Lingala, Russian, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $311K
- Production Studios
- Onomatopee Films, Warboys Films, Zap-O-Matik, ZKM Karlsruhe, BALDR Film, RTBF, VRT
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johan Grimonprez
Johan Grimonprez
Jonathan Wannyn
Rik Chaubet
Rémi Grellety, Daan Milius
Department Leadership Roster
Johan Grimonprez
Director
Rémi Grellety
Producer
Rik Chaubet
Editor
Daan Milius
Producer
Johan Grimonprez
Writer
Jonathan Wannyn
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
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What is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat about?
Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War.
Who directed Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat was directed by Johan Grimonprez.
Who stars in Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?
The principal cast of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat includes Patrice Lumumba, Louis Armstrong, Nikita Khrushchev, Dizzy Gillespie, Andrée Blouin.
When was Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat released and how long is it?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 30m.
How much did Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat make at the box office?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat grossed $311K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).