Greeting’s Everyone,
Kinshasa Symphony (2010) -CONGO A documentary by German directors Claus Wischmann and Martin Baer, “Kinshasa Symphony” shows how people living in one of the most chaotic cities in the world have managed to forge one of the most complex systems of human cooperation ever invented: a symphony orchestra. It is a film about the Congo, about the people of Kinshasa and about music.
This is one of the best movie that I have seen this year. I was able to see the movie through Alliance Franqaise de Chicago on March 17, 2012.
This movie was about culture, people, a passion for music, and just an amazing skill to utilize resources.
This movie made me realize that I wish I knew another language. It is never to late for me to learn. I just have to figure out when I am going to do it.
I thought that I would share this for the week. I look forward to your comments.
Please click on the image for the preview.
Peace,
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This film brings together three of my passions. Music, Film and Africa.
I have visited 13 countries in Africa, (for a list see Places and Spaces I’ve Been at http://blackglobetrotter.blogspot.com/), and at one time I visited Tanzania so often that I considered it my second home.
However my real dream is to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the time has never been right. So in the meantime I have to see the Congo through the eyes of others.The trailer of the film you posted gives me yet another opportunity to do just that.
Thank you very much for the posting.
Amani na Baraka (Peace and Blessings)
Tshepo Gono
I am glad you like the post. I love your blog as well! I am an avid traveler who loves culture. I need to see more countries in Africa like yourself!
I wish I could uploaded the movie. It was spectacular. Maybe we can brainstorm on connecting music, film, and Africa.
Amani na Baraka (I learned something new!)
Thank you. Please keep the South African dispatches coming.