7 Haircuts in Congo
7 Cortes De Cabelo No Congo
Synopsis
One hair salon. Seven haircuts. Seven experiences of exile. The documentary stars the owner of the salon, Fernando “Pablo” Mupapa, as he unfolds from the haircut ritual to open himself up to the voices and reports of immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Brazil. Through a connection with Africa, the dialogues between Pablo and his clients recorded by the filmmakers reveal assertions of identity and the dream of an anti-imperialist revolution.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Gustavo Melo, Luciana Bezerra, Pedro Rossi
- Screenplay & Story
- Isabel Joffily, Pedro Rossi
- Original Title
- 7 Cortes De Cabelo No Congo
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Kongo, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gustavo Melo, Luciana Bezerra, Pedro Rossi
Isabel Joffily, Pedro Rossi
Isabel Joffily
Department Leadership Roster
Gustavo Melo
Director
Luciana Bezerra
Director
Pedro Rossi
Director
Isabel Joffily
Producer
Isabel Joffily
Screenplay
Pedro Rossi
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About 7 Haircuts in Congo
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What is 7 Haircuts in Congo about?
One hair salon. Seven haircuts. Seven experiences of exile. The documentary stars the owner of the salon, Fernando “Pablo” Mupapa, as he unfolds from the haircut ritual to open himself up to the voices and reports of immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Brazil. Through a connection with Africa, the dialogues between Pablo and his clients recorded by the filmmakers reveal assertions of identity and the dream of an anti-imperialist revolution.
Who directed 7 Haircuts in Congo?
7 Haircuts in Congo was directed by Gustavo Melo, Luciana Bezerra, Pedro Rossi.
Who stars in 7 Haircuts in Congo?
The principal cast of 7 Haircuts in Congo includes Fernando Mupapa, Yanick Mbau Kusa Kusa, Pombo Mukombo Agnés, Merveille Mundi Mayala, Antönio Samuel Lukoki.
When was 7 Haircuts in Congo released and how long is it?
7 Haircuts in Congo was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.