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Rumba Kings (The)

  • Rumba Kings (The)
Genre : Musical
Type : Documentary
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2021
Format : Feature
Running time : 94 (in minutes)
http://therumbakings.com

THE RUMBA KINGS celebrates the epic quest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an African nation that fought colonial oppression, found freedom, and forged a new identity through music. In the 1950s, when the Democratic Republic of the Congo was a Belgian colony, a generation of Congolese musicians fused traditional African rhythms with Afro-Cuban music to create the electrifying beat of Congolese rumba. A beat that would carry Congo through its independence and conquer the entire African continent with its infectious groove, captivating guitar licks, and smooth vocals.

THE REAL TREASURE OF CONGO DOES NOT LIE UNDERGROUND

starring / avec
Bombenga, Brazzos, Guvano, Kuka Mathieu, Manu Dibango, Manuaku,
Papa Wemba, Paul Mwanga, Papa Noël, Petit Pierre, Roitelet, Simaro Lutumba, Clément Ossinondé, Jean-Pierre Nimy, Lubangi Muniania

a film by / un film de
Alan BRAIN

Etats-Unis / Pérou / Congo RDC, 2021, Documentaire, 1h34, Musical

First Feature / Premier long-métrage



Original Title / Titre Original : THE RUMBA KINGS
International Title / Titre International : THE RUMBA KINGS
Type / Type : Feature Documentary / Long-métrage Documentaire
Countries / Pays :
Genre / Genre : Musical
Languages / Langue de tournage :
Subtitles / Sous-titres : French, English / Français, Anglais
Year of production / Année de production : 2021
Runtime / Durée : 94' (1 heure 34 minutes)
Film Colors / Couleurs : Color, Black & White / Couleur, Noir & Blanc
Aspect Ratio / Cadre (Format image) :
Completion Date / Date de finition :
Country of Origin / Pays d'origine :
Country of Production / Pays de Production : USA / USA
Country of Filming / Pays de tournage : Congo
Shooting Format / Format de tournage ::Digital
First-time Filmmaker (First feature) / Premier long-métrage : Yes / Oui
Student Project / Film d'étudiant : No / Non
Tags: MUSIC, MUSIQUE, WORK, FRANCOPHONE, WOMEN, SOCIETY, TRAUMA, COLONIALISM, COLONISATION, ARCHIVES




"CONGOLESE RUMBA, THAT'S US. IT'S IN OUR BLOOD."- Roitelet | Vocalist, Guitarist, and Contrabassist
"WE HAD BANDS THAT WERE AS FAMOUS AS THE BEATLES OR THE ROLLING STONES."- Clément Ossinonde | Music Journalist
"CONGOLESE RUMBA WILL NEVER GET WRINKLES." - Papa Wemba | Vocalist


"THE ONE (FILM) THAT ALL YOU MUSIC LOVERS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR."__PAN AFRICAN MUSIC / Magazine

"THE BEST FILM ABOUT CONGOLESE RUMBA TO APPEAR YET."
__AFROPOP / Magazine

"THE RUMBA KINGS IS A POWERFUL MUSICAL EXPERIENCE SHOWING US WHY CONGO IS ONE OF THE MOTHERLANDS OF MUSIC."
__JEFFREY LEVY-HINTE / Editor of Oscar-winning documentary "When We Were Kings", and director of award-winning documentary "Soul Power".

"AN AMAZING FILM! THE BEAUTY, DIGNITY, TALENT AND SOUL OF CONGO IS PERFECTLY REPRESENTED. EVERYONE NEEDS TO SEE THIS FILM."
__MARK JOHNSON / Grammy-winning producer and director of the documentary "Playing for Change".

"IN THE DOCUMENTARY THE RUMBA KINGS, ALAN BRAIN, MASTERFULLY DESCRIBES THE HISTORY OF CONGOLESE RUMBA AND ITS SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH THE AFRO-CUBAN RHYTHMIC PATTERNS."
__JUAN DE MARCOS GONZÁLES / Musical director of renowned music ensembles Buenavista Social Club and Afrocuban All Stars.


PARTICIPANTS / PARTICIPANTS (The Musicians, The Experts)
Wewando Bombenga (as BOMBENGA)........................................ Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Antoine Mwango Armando (1934-2019), alias BRAZZOS................ Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Jean-Paul Vangu Diakanua (as GUVANO).................................... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Nkuka Mathieu Mwana Bitala (1931-2017), as KUKA MATHIEU................ Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Emmanuel N'Djoké Manu Dibango (1933 - 2020) as MANU DIBANGO...... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Pepe Félix Manuaku Waku, as MANUAKU............................................... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Jules Shungu Wembadio (1949-2016) as PAPA WEMBA
(singer and musician from the Congo DRC...................................... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Paul MWANGA (1932-2016), Congolese Rumba vocalist and composer from Angola...................................................................................... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Antoine Nedule Montswet, as PAPA NOEL, Congolese rumba guitar player and composer from the Congo DRC............................................ Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Pierre Yantula Elengesa, as PETIT PIERRE, percussionist from the Congo DRC,............................................................................................... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Augustin Moniania (1934-2014), as ROITELET.................................... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Simaro Massiya Lutumba Ndomanueno (1938-2019), as Simaro Lutumba / SIMARO, guitar player, composer and lyricist from the Congo DRC...................................................................................................... Himself / Dans son propre rôle, MUSICIAN / MUSICIEN
Clément OSSINONDÉ, music columnist from Brazzaville (Congo)................ Himself / Dans son propre rôle, EXPERT / EXPERT
Jean-Pierre François Nimy Nzonga, as Jean-Pierre NIMY................ Himself / Dans son propre rôle,, EXPERT / EXPERT
Lubangi MUNIANIA, historian from the Congo DRC................ Himself / Dans son propre rôle,, EXPERT / EXPERT

Executive Producer / Producteur délégué :

Producers / Producteurs :
Alan Brain
Monica Carlson

Consulting Producer / Producteur Consultant :
Alastair Johnston

/// DIRECTOR / RÉALISATEUR :
Alan Brain

Screenwriter / Scénariste :
Alan Brain

HISTORICAL CONSULTANT / CONSULTANT HISTORIQUE :
Manda Tchebwa

Cinematographer / Directeur de la Photo :
Alan Brain

Sound Designer / Sound Designer :
Mirella Bellido

Composer / Auteur de la musique :
Brian Steckler

Film Editor / Monteur :
Alan Brain

Production Manager / Directeur de production :

Assistant Director / Assistant à la réalisation :

Special Thanks / Remerciements spéciaux

PRODUCTION / PRODUCTION
Shift Visual Lab LLC

WITH THE SUPPORT OF / AVEC LE SOUTIEN DE
Africa Museum
Gladys Palmera

DISTRIBUTION / DISTRIBUTION
Shift Visual Lab

BROADCAST / DIFFUSION TV :

CONTACT (Copy Print / Joindre l'équipe du film)
Rabat, Morocco
+ 212 696 355 410
production(@)therumbakings.com

OFFICIAL WEBSITE / SITE OFFICIEL
https://therumbakings.com

CONTACT
Rabat, Morocco
+ 212 696 355 410
production(@)therumbakings.com

OFFICIAL WEBSITE / SITE OFFICIEL
https://therumbakings.com

UPCOMING SCREENINGS
October 1, 2022 - Warsaw, Poland - Afrykamera - PHYSICAL
October 7, 2022 - Paris, France - Festival International Du Film Africain de Paris - PHYSICAL
October 7, 2022 - Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain - Afrikaldia, Festival Vasco de Cines Africanos - PHYSICAL
October 13, 2022 - Waterloo, Belgium - Waterloo Historical Film Festival - PHYSICAL
October 14, 2022 - Harlem, USA - Congo in Harlem - PHYSICAL
October 15, 2022 - The Hague, Netherlands - IAfrica Film Festival - PHYSICAL
October 19, 2022 - Africadelic - PHYSICAL
October 24, 2022 - Saint-Pierre-d'Oléron, France - Visions d'Afrique - PHYSICAL (Lundi 24 - 18h00, Cinéma L'ELDORADO, Marennes)
October 25, 2022 - Marennes-Hiers-Brouage, France - Visions d'Afrique - PHYSICAL (Mardi 25 - 18h30, Cinéma L'ESTRAN, Marennes)
September 12, 2022 - Quibdo, Colombia - Quibdo Africa Film Festival 2022 - PHYSICAL
September 17, 2022 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Musikfilm Festival - PHYSICAL

FESTIVALS / AWARDS (selection)
* Prix ​​du Meilleur Documentaire Musical /// MDFF - Melbourne Documentary Film Festival (Melbourne, Australie, 2021)
* Sélection officielle /// DOXA Documentary Film Festival (Vancouver, Canada, 2021)
* Audience Award / Prix du Public /// Musical Écran - Festival de documentaires musicaux (Bordeaux, France, 2021)
* Grand Prix du Meilleur Long Métrage Documentaire /// FIFP - Festival International du Film Panafricain de Cannes (Cannes, France, 2021) -
* Grand Prix du Meilleur Documentaire /// Doc'n Roll Film Festival (Londres, Royaume-Uni, 2021)
* Grand Prix du Meilleur Documentaire /// Utopia Film Festival (Greenbelt, États-Unis, 2021)
* Mention Spéciale du Jury /// FIFBM - Festival International du Film Black de Montréal (Montréal, Canada, 2021)
* Prix Spécial /// RIFF - Richmond International Film Festival (Richmond, États-Unis, 2021)
* Audience Award / Prix du Public /// Maui Film Festival (Île de Maui, États-Unis, 2021)

OUR SOURCES / NOS SOURCES
https://therumbakings.com
https://visionsdafrique.fr/film/the-rumba-kings/
www.film-documentaire.fr/4DACTION/w_fiche_film/63467_0

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