Africain poids-moyens
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A young Congolese boxer, Samwa, and his older brother, Nourou, arrive in Brussels for the final of the Afro-European Middleweight Championship to fight against the Belgian title holder. Samwa trains heavily, despite some harsh conditions, under the authoritarian look of his brother. Until the day when the Belgian fight promoters, aware of the fact that the political situation gives the final a symbolical turn, order to Samwa to lose the fight. The day before the match, Samwa and Nourou watch Patrice Lumumba's independence's speech. Samwa decides not to give up but in this power's struggle, one of the brothers will betray the other one.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Cattier
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Cattier
- Original Title
- Africain poids-moyens
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Congo
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Neon Rouge Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Cattier
Daniel Cattier
Diego Romero
Nicolas Dedecker
Aurelien Bodinaux, Jean-Christophe Zelis
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Cattier
Writer
Aurelien Bodinaux
Producer
Daniel Cattier
Director
Sophie Monroy
Production Design
Diego Romero
Director of Photography
Nicolas Dedecker
Editor
Mina Maati
Costume Design
Jean-Christophe Zelis
Producer
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What is Africain poids-moyens about?
A young Congolese boxer, Samwa, and his older brother, Nourou, arrive in Brussels for the final of the Afro-European Middleweight Championship to fight against the Belgian title holder. Samwa trains heavily, despite some harsh conditions, under the authoritarian look of his brother. Until the day when the Belgian fight promoters, aware of the fact that the political situation gives the final a symbolical turn, order to Samwa to lose the fight. The day before the match, Samwa and Nourou watch Patrice Lumumba's independence's speech. Samwa decides not to give up but in this power's struggle, one of the brothers will betray the other one.
Who directed Africain poids-moyens?
Africain poids-moyens was directed by Daniel Cattier.
Who stars in Africain poids-moyens?
The principal cast of Africain poids-moyens includes Virginie Efira, Lansana Bea Diallo, Tshilombo Imhotep.
When was Africain poids-moyens released and how long is it?
Africain poids-moyens was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 18m.