Mobutu, King of Zaire (1999)

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This film is the result of more than two years of work tracking down archive material and witnesses close to Mobutu in Africa, Europe and the U.S. More than 950 hours of footage have been seen by the world. Among the 104 hours selected as the basis for this film, are 30 hours of archives recently discovered in Kinshasa and never before released. Completing these exceptional documents, are more than 50 hours of interviews with those close to the former president and the events surrounding his reign, conducted by the director in Kinshasa, Brussels, Paris and Washington. Like a vast historical puzzle, this film pieces together the tragic history of a country, and its self-styled leader - the dictator, Mobutu Sese Seko, "King of Zaïre".

Director: Thierry Michel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 135 min
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Production: Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Communauté Française de Belgique, CBA, Canal+, Les Films de la Passerelle, Image Création, Les Films d'Ici, RTBF
Country: Belgium, France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

africa, zaire

More Films by Director: Thierry Michel
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mobutu, King of Zaire about?
This film is the result of more than two years of work tracking down archive material and witnesses close to Mobutu in Africa, Europe and the U.S. More than 950 hours of footage have been seen by the world. Among the 104 hours selected as the basis for this film, are 30 hours of archives recently discovered in Kinshasa and never before released. Completing these exceptional documents, are more than 50 hours of interviews with those close to the former president and the events surrounding his reign, conducted by the director in Kinshasa, Brussels, Paris and Washington. Like a vast historical puzzle, this film pieces together the tragic history of a country, and its self-styled leader - the dictator, Mobutu Sese Seko, "King of Zaïre".
Who directed Mobutu, King of Zaire?
Mobutu, King of Zaire was directed by Thierry Michel.
Who stars in Mobutu, King of Zaire?
Mobutu, King of Zaire stars Mobutu Sese Seko.
How long is Mobutu, King of Zaire?
Mobutu, King of Zaire has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is Mobutu, King of Zaire?
Mobutu, King of Zaire is a Documentary film.
Where was Mobutu, King of Zaire produced?
Mobutu, King of Zaire was produced in Belgium, France.