Bakanja: a life without compromise (1989)
A life without compromise
Presents a dramatization of the life and death of Isidore Bakanja who was born in the Belgian Congo around 1885. He was converted to Christianity by Catholic missionaries but later was persecuted by an athiest employer who treated him mercilessly because he refused to remove his scapular.
Director: Bokakala Nkolobise
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: January 1, 1989
Cast
- Atande - Mbuli
- Bolakofo - Catéchiste
- Bolembo - Pêcheur
- Jos Calsius - Longange
- Henk DeKuyper - Evêque
- Etaka Eyombe - Etaka
- Pierre Gabbiadini - Prêtre itinérant
- Ibong Subagio - Kapita-maçon
- José Jakrowski - Reynders
- Lomboto Lofiko - Iyongo
Cinematography: Mieko Maduku-Di-Nganga
Production: Paulines Audiovisuals Africa
Country: Kenya
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
christianity, colonialism, democratic republic of the congo, african christianity
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bakanja: a life without compromise about?
- Presents a dramatization of the life and death of Isidore Bakanja who was born in the Belgian Congo around 1885. He was converted to Christianity by Catholic missionaries but later was persecuted by an athiest employer who treated him mercilessly because he refused to remove his scapular.
- Who directed Bakanja: a life without compromise?
- Bakanja: a life without compromise was directed by Bokakala Nkolobise.
- Who stars in Bakanja: a life without compromise?
- Bakanja: a life without compromise stars Atande, Bolakofo, Bolembo, Jos Calsius, Henk DeKuyper, Etaka Eyombe.
- How long is Bakanja: a life without compromise?
- Bakanja: a life without compromise has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Bakanja: a life without compromise?
- Bakanja: a life without compromise is a Drama film.
- Where was Bakanja: a life without compromise produced?
- Bakanja: a life without compromise was produced in Kenya.
- What are the themes of Bakanja: a life without compromise?
- The themes of Bakanja: a life without compromise include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.