Hard. Sensual. Criminal. Viva Riva!
As the first major film from the Congo, director Djo Munga could have struggled to find funding, support, talent. Instead everything came together to produce this hard-hitting film of bigger-than-life life. Funding came from multiple sources - France, Belgum, Africa. The cast - with the exception of Manie Malone (Nora) - was drawn from within the Congo. This wasn't the first African film I've seen, but it was certainly one of the best. I look forward to more from this director.
Viva Riva!
2010, 96 minutes, directed by Djo Munga
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