Wrestlers (2025)
Kisangani, DR Congo. A former world champion dies in oblivion. Defying all obstacles, his fellow wrestlers organize one last battle in his honor. Nyawunyawu, a fallen wrestling celebrity in war-torn Kisangani, embarks on a mission to honor his passed-away mentor Kelekele Lituka. As he fights to restore the souvenir of this forgotten world champion, Nyawunyawu becomes a symbol of resilience, weaving a universal tale of memory, friendship, and the refusal to be forgotten in a nation plagued by chaos.
Director: Derhwa Kasunzu
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
Release Date: September 24, 2025
Country: Congo, Burkina Faso
Language: English, Lingala, Kiswahili
Original Language: ln
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wrestlers about?
- Kisangani, DR Congo. A former world champion dies in oblivion. Defying all obstacles, his fellow wrestlers organize one last battle in his honor. Nyawunyawu, a fallen wrestling celebrity in war-torn Kisangani, embarks on a mission to honor his passed-away mentor Kelekele Lituka. As he fights to restore the souvenir of this forgotten world champion, Nyawunyawu becomes a symbol of resilience, weaving a universal tale of memory, friendship, and the refusal to be forgotten in a nation plagued by chaos.
- Who directed Wrestlers?
- Wrestlers was directed by Derhwa Kasunzu.
- How long is Wrestlers?
- Wrestlers has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
- What genre is Wrestlers?
- Wrestlers is a Documentary film.
- Where was Wrestlers produced?
- Wrestlers was produced in Congo, Burkina Faso.