On the Rumba River
Synopsis
Wendo Kolosoy was a former boxer and ship's mechanic from the Congo who in 1948 recorded a song called "Marie Louise" as Papa Wendo. Wendo's music, an infectious blend of Latin and African rhythms, took the nation by storm and he became an overnight star among the Congolese. However, while the sound Wendo created proved to have a lasting influence in the Congo, his own fame waned, and as he slipped into obscurity, he watched the sad history of his nation unfold, as the end of colonialism led to wave after wave of bloody violence. Wendo's music, however, has been discovered by a new generation of music fans, and the aging musician continues to perform as often as he can.
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September 1, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Sarasin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques Sarasin
- Original Title
- On the Rumba River
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Lingala
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Sarasin
Jacques Sarasin
Rémon Fromont
Bernard Josse
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Sarasin
Director
Jacques Sarasin
Writer
Bernard Josse
Editor
Rémon Fromont
Director of Photography
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What is On the Rumba River about?
Wendo Kolosoy was a former boxer and ship's mechanic from the Congo who in 1948 recorded a song called "Marie Louise" as Papa Wendo. Wendo's music, an infectious blend of Latin and African rhythms, took the nation by storm and he became an overnight star among the Congolese. However, while the sound Wendo created proved to have a lasting influence in the Congo, his own fame waned, and as he slipped into obscurity, he watched the sad history of his nation unfold, as the end of colonialism led to wave after wave of bloody violence. Wendo's music, however, has been discovered by a new generation of music fans, and the aging musician continues to perform as often as he can.
Who directed On the Rumba River?
On the Rumba River was directed by Jacques Sarasin.
Who stars in On the Rumba River?
The principal cast of On the Rumba River includes Wendo Kolosoy.
When was On the Rumba River released and how long is it?
On the Rumba River was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.