Children’s Game #29: La roue (2021)
Over the city of Lubumbashi looms the mampala or slag heap of the Étoile du Congo cobalt mine, its lower slopes today sifted by the clandestins, lithium hunters who risk their lives to feed our global battery market. The film rests on dramatic contrasts – tiny bright figures against the expanse of darkness; a child who can barely see over the colossal tire he fights to push uphill. Then the adrenaline rush of rolling down inside it! Yet the song the kids invented “pushing, pushing” to solve post-industrial problems, gives faith in these young carriers of D.R. Congo’s future.
Director: Francis Alÿs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 5, 2021
Editing: Julien Devaux
Country: Congo
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children’s Game #29: La roue about?
- Over the city of Lubumbashi looms the mampala or slag heap of the Étoile du Congo cobalt mine, its lower slopes today sifted by the clandestins, lithium hunters who risk their lives to feed our global battery market. The film rests on dramatic contrasts – tiny bright figures against the expanse of darkness; a child who can barely see over the colossal tire he fights to push uphill. Then the adrenaline rush of rolling down inside it! Yet the song the kids invented “pushing, pushing” to solve post-industrial problems, gives faith in these young carriers of D.R. Congo’s future.
- Who directed Children’s Game #29: La roue?
- Children’s Game #29: La roue was directed by Francis Alÿs.
- How long is Children’s Game #29: La roue?
- Children’s Game #29: La roue has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Children’s Game #29: La roue?
- Children’s Game #29: La roue is a Documentary film.
- Where was Children’s Game #29: La roue produced?
- Children’s Game #29: La roue was produced in Congo.