Benda Bilili!
“Beyond appearances.”
Synopsis
Ricky has a dream: to make Staff Benda Bilili the best band in Congo Kinshasa. Roger, a street child, more than ever wants to join these stars of the ghetto, who get around in customized tricycles. Together, they must avoid the pitfalls of the street, stay united and find the force to hope in music. For six years, from the first rehearsals to their triumph in international festivals, BENDA BILILI! (“beyond appearances”) is the story of this dream come reality.
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Benda Bilili! | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 13, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye
- Original Title
- Benda Bilili!
- Country of Origin
- Congo, France
- Spoken Languages
- Lingala, French
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Studio 37
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye
Jean-Christophe Hym
Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela, Yves Chanvillard, Nadim Cheikhrouha, La Belle Kinoise, Florent de La Tullaye
Department Leadership Roster
Frédérique Dumas-Zajdela
Producer
Renaud Barret
Director
Florent de La Tullaye
Director
Yves Chanvillard
Producer
Nadim Cheikhrouha
Producer
La Belle Kinoise
Producer
Florent de La Tullaye
Producer
Renaud Barret
Producer
Olivier Laffon
Producer
Jean-Christophe Hym
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Benda Bilili!
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What is Benda Bilili! about?
Ricky has a dream: to make Staff Benda Bilili the best band in Congo Kinshasa. Roger, a street child, more than ever wants to join these stars of the ghetto, who get around in customized tricycles. Together, they must avoid the pitfalls of the street, stay united and find the force to hope in music. For six years, from the first rehearsals to their triumph in international festivals, BENDA BILILI! (“beyond appearances”) is the story of this dream come reality.
Who directed Benda Bilili!?
Benda Bilili! was directed by Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye.
Who stars in Benda Bilili!?
The principal cast of Benda Bilili! includes Léon Likabu, Roger Landu, Coco Ngambali Yakala , Theo Nsituvuidi, Claude Kinunu Montana .
When was Benda Bilili! released and how long is it?
Benda Bilili! was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Benda Bilili!?
Benda Bilili! holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).