Viva Riva!
“Kinshasa is calling.”
Synopsis
Riva is a small time operator who has just returned to his hometown of Kinshasa, Congo after a decade away with a major score: a fortune in hijacked gasoline. Wads of cash in hand and out for a good time, Riva is soon entranced by beautiful night club denizen Nora, the kept woman of a local gangster.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 10, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Djo Munga
- Screenplay & Story
- Djo Munga
- Original Score
- Louis Vyncke, Congopunq
- Original Title
- Viva Riva!
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Congo, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Lingala, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $44K
- Production Studios
- Formosa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Djo Munga
Djo Munga
Louis Vyncke, Congopunq
Antoine Roch
Yves Langlois
Jeremy Burdek, Nadia Khamlichi, Gilles Waterkeyn, Adrian Politowski, Boris Van Gils
Department Leadership Roster
Djo Munga
Director
Gilles Waterkeyn
Producer
Charlotte Lebourgeois
Costume Design
Adrian Politowski
Producer
Antoine Roch
Director of Photography
Yves Langlois
Editor
Djo Munga
Producer
Philippe van Herwijnen
Production Design
Louis Vyncke
Original Music Composer
Congopunq
Original Music Composer
Djo Munga
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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BD Release: 2006-2010
Movies released in 4K Blu-ray format - 2006-2010
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viva Riva!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Viva Riva! about?
Riva is a small time operator who has just returned to his hometown of Kinshasa, Congo after a decade away with a major score: a fortune in hijacked gasoline. Wads of cash in hand and out for a good time, Riva is soon entranced by beautiful night club denizen Nora, the kept woman of a local gangster.
Who directed Viva Riva!?
Viva Riva! was directed by Djo Munga.
Who stars in Viva Riva!?
The principal cast of Viva Riva! includes Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Hoji Fortuna, Marlene Longange, Diplome Amekindra.
When was Viva Riva! released and how long is it?
Viva Riva! was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Viva Riva! make at the box office?
Viva Riva! grossed $44K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Viva Riva!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viva Riva! was composed by Louis Vyncke, Congopunq.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Viva Riva!?
Viva Riva! holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).