Indépendance Cha Cha (2000)
Fourty years after the Belgian Congo’s independance, this film tells the story of a song and liberation. This is the story of the road to independence as it was dreamt about and experienced by the Congolese, with their loathing of particularly odious colonial regime, and their visions of song-filled tomorrows. And it’s the story of « Indépendance cha cha » an extraordinary political hit song by the mythical band African Jazz, that became in the ‘60s the anthem of every African independence movement.
Director: Jean-Francois Bastin, Isabelle Christiaens
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Francois Bastin, Isabelle Christiaens
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Indépendance Cha Cha about?
- Fourty years after the Belgian Congo’s independance, this film tells the story of a song and liberation. This is the story of the road to independence as it was dreamt about and experienced by the Congolese, with their loathing of particularly odious colonial regime, and their visions of song-filled tomorrows. And it’s the story of « Indépendance cha cha » an extraordinary political hit song by the mythical band African Jazz, that became in the ‘60s the anthem of every African independence movement.
- Who directed Indépendance Cha Cha?
- Indépendance Cha Cha was directed by Jean-Francois Bastin, Isabelle Christiaens.
- How long is Indépendance Cha Cha?
- Indépendance Cha Cha has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).