Life Is Rosy
La vie est belle
Synopsis
A young man with dreams of pursuing a career in music moves form his small village to the capital. Along the way he falls head over heels for a woman - the same woman his boss is also pursuing for his own reasons.
Top Cast
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Papa Wemba
Kourou
Landu Nzunzimbu Matshia
Mamou
Bibi Krubwa
Kabibi
Kanko Kasongo
Nvouandou
Lokinda Menji Feza
Nzazi
Kalimazi Lombume Riva
Mongali
Mazaza Mukoko
Mama Dingari, la mère de Kourou
Tumba Ayila
Le nain Emoro
Mujinga Mbuji Inabanza
Cherie Bondowe
Pépé Kallé
Pépé Kallé
Alamba Engongo
Le chauffeur de Nvouandou
Maître Nono
Maître Nono
Bwanando Ngimbi
Maître Nganga
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 17, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mwezé Ngangura, Benoît Lamy
- Screenplay & Story
- Maryse León García, Benoît Lamy, Mwezé Ngangura
- Original Score
- Zaïko Langa Langa, Tshala Muana, Papa Wemba, Klody
- Original Title
- La vie est belle
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Zaire, Congo
- Spoken Languages
- French, Lingala
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Stéphan Films, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Lamy Films, Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Développement International, Sol'oeil Films, Office Zaïrois de Radio Télévision (O.Z.R.T.)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mwezé Ngangura, Benoît Lamy
Maryse León García, Benoît Lamy, Mwezé Ngangura
Zaïko Langa Langa, Tshala Muana, Papa Wemba, Klody
Michel Baudour
Department Leadership Roster
Mwezé Ngangura
Director
Benoît Lamy
Director
Maryse León García
Writer
Benoît Lamy
Writer
Mwezé Ngangura
Writer
Michel Baudour
Director of Photography
Zaïko Langa Langa
Original Music Composer
Tshala Muana
Original Music Composer
Papa Wemba
Original Music Composer
Klody
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Life Is Rosy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life Is Rosy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Life Is Rosy about?
A young man with dreams of pursuing a career in music moves form his small village to the capital. Along the way he falls head over heels for a woman - the same woman his boss is also pursuing for his own reasons.
Who directed Life Is Rosy?
Life Is Rosy was directed by Mwezé Ngangura, Benoît Lamy.
Who stars in Life Is Rosy?
The principal cast of Life Is Rosy includes Papa Wemba, Landu Nzunzimbu Matshia, Bibi Krubwa, Kanko Kasongo, Lokinda Menji Feza.
When was Life Is Rosy released and how long is it?
Life Is Rosy was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Life Is Rosy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life Is Rosy was composed by Zaïko Langa Langa, Tshala Muana, Papa Wemba, Klody.