KINSHASA NOW

KINSHASA NOW
Director
Marc-Henri Wajnberg
Country
Congo, Republic of, Belgium
Year
2020
Genre
Documentary
Scriptwriters
Marc-Henri Wajnberg
Production
Wajnbrosse Productions (Catherine Boes, Marc-Henri Wajnberg), RG Créatifs Associés (Théophile Djwa Mbane), Wim Forceville

Storyline

35.000 children accused of witchcraft and rejected by their families are trying to survive in the streets of Kinshasa, DRC. Mika, 14 years old, finds himself in this terrifying predicament overnight. To face this transition, he has to learn the street codes, find a way to eat and sleep, but also to protect himself by joining a street gang. How will he cope with this new life? As the story unfolds, choices are presented to you. Which path would you choose?

Festivals & Academy awards and others

Venice Film Festival 2020
Venice VR Expanded