Dramatic & Narrative Films

Lumumba (2000) – A biographical drama about Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first Prime Minister after independence. Great for historical and political context.

The Congo: White King, Red Rubber, Black Death (Documentary, 2003) – While a documentary, it’s often cited in cinematic discussions because of its powerful storytelling.

Viva Riva! (2010) – A crime thriller set in Kinshasa, full of action and Congo’s urban culture.

Félicité (2017) – Follows a singer in Kinshasa; it’s more character-driven and shows the social atmosphere of modern Congo.

Congo (1995) – Adventure movie based on Michael Crichton’s novel. It’s a Hollywood blockbuster, so not historically accurate, but set in Congo.

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