The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi (2013)

Moise Katumbi Chapwe is an Italian Sephardic Jew on his father's side and a Congolese on his mother's side. He is the Congolese personality who most strongly symbolizes African revival. He is a businessman controlling many compagnies and, since the first democratic elections of the RDC Congo, he is the Governor of Katanga, a region as big as France and a veritable treasure house of raw materials. For many Africans, he represents the new providential politician, capable of raising the Katangans out of their poverty, in the manner of the biblical Moses, whences he draws inspiration. Moïse Katumbi is rich enough not to have to pillage his province, he regularly uses football and television to reinforce his popularity.

Director: Thierry Michel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Editing: Idriss Gabel
Production: Les Films de la Passerelle
Country: Belgium, Congo
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Thierry Michel
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi about?
Moise Katumbi Chapwe is an Italian Sephardic Jew on his father's side and a Congolese on his mother's side. He is the Congolese personality who most strongly symbolizes African revival. He is a businessman controlling many compagnies and, since the first democratic elections of the RDC Congo, he is the Governor of Katanga, a region as big as France and a veritable treasure house of raw materials. For many Africans, he represents the new providential politician, capable of raising the Katangans out of their poverty, in the manner of the biblical Moses, whences he draws inspiration. Moïse Katumbi is rich enough not to have to pillage his province, he regularly uses football and television to reinforce his popularity.
Who directed The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi?
The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi was directed by Thierry Michel.
Who stars in The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi?
The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi stars Thierry Michel.
How long is The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi?
The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi?
The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi is a Documentary film.
Where was The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi produced?
The Irresistible Rise of Moïse Katumbi was produced in Belgium, Congo.