The Rock Speaks
Mwamba unaongea
Synopsis
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, a rare earth mineral that is essential in the production of technologies. In this hybrid documentary, South African artists Francois Knoetze and Amy Louise Wilson, together with Congolese historian Joe-Yves Salankang Sa-Ngol, trace the trans-continental journey of this precious metal: from its violent extraction in the mines of DRC to its sale on global stock markets. The Rock Speaks weaves a complex contemplation on an urgent ecological crisis that is fuelled by obscene labour practices that our technological systems demand.
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The Rock Speaks - trailer | IFFR 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-17
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International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Louise Wilson, Francois Knoetze
- Screenplay & Story
- Francois Knoetze, Amy Louise Wilson
- Original Title
- Mwamba unaongea
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Swahili
- Runtime
- 7m
- Production Studios
- Artefacto Films, Lo-Def Film Factory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Louise Wilson, Francois Knoetze
Francois Knoetze, Amy Louise Wilson
Amy Louise Wilson, Francois Knoetze, Anna Giralt Gris
Department Leadership Roster
Amy Louise Wilson
Director
Francois Knoetze
Director
Francois Knoetze
Writer
Amy Louise Wilson
Writer
Amy Louise Wilson
Producer
Francois Knoetze
Producer
Anna Giralt Gris
Producer
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What is The Rock Speaks about?
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is the world’s largest producer of cobalt, a rare earth mineral that is essential in the production of technologies. In this hybrid documentary, South African artists Francois Knoetze and Amy Louise Wilson, together with Congolese historian Joe-Yves Salankang Sa-Ngol, trace the trans-continental journey of this precious metal: from its violent extraction in the mines of DRC to its sale on global stock markets. The Rock Speaks weaves a complex contemplation on an urgent ecological crisis that is fuelled by obscene labour practices that our technological systems demand.
Who directed The Rock Speaks?
The Rock Speaks was directed by Amy Louise Wilson, Francois Knoetze.
Who stars in The Rock Speaks?
The principal cast of The Rock Speaks includes Joe-Yves Salankang Sa-Ngol.
When was The Rock Speaks released and how long is it?
The Rock Speaks was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 7m.