Africain poids-moyens (2005)

Africain poids-moyens (2005) poster

A young Congolese boxer, Samwa, and his older brother, Nourou, arrive in Brussels for the final of the Afro-European Middleweight Championship to fight against the Belgian title holder. Samwa trains heavily, despite some harsh conditions, under the authoritarian look of his brother. Until the day when the Belgian fight promoters, aware of the fact that the political situation gives the final a symbolical turn, order to Samwa to lose the fight. The day before the match, Samwa and Nourou watch Patrice Lumumba's independence's speech. Samwa decides not to give up but in this power's struggle, one of the brothers will betray the other one.

Director: Daniel Cattier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Diego Romero
Editing: Nicolas Dedecker
Production: Neon Rouge Production
Country: Belgium, Congo
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Boxing and Fighting Stories

Keywords

sibling relationship, politics, brother, belgium, boxing

More Films by Director: Daniel Cattier
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Africain poids-moyens about?
A young Congolese boxer, Samwa, and his older brother, Nourou, arrive in Brussels for the final of the Afro-European Middleweight Championship to fight against the Belgian title holder. Samwa trains heavily, despite some harsh conditions, under the authoritarian look of his brother. Until the day when the Belgian fight promoters, aware of the fact that the political situation gives the final a symbolical turn, order to Samwa to lose the fight. The day before the match, Samwa and Nourou watch Patrice Lumumba's independence's speech. Samwa decides not to give up but in this power's struggle, one of the brothers will betray the other one.
Who directed Africain poids-moyens?
Africain poids-moyens was directed by Daniel Cattier.
Who stars in Africain poids-moyens?
Africain poids-moyens stars Virginie Efira, Lansana Bea Diallo, Tshilombo Imhotep.
How long is Africain poids-moyens?
Africain poids-moyens has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Africain poids-moyens?
Africain poids-moyens is a Drama film.
Where was Africain poids-moyens produced?
Africain poids-moyens was produced in Belgium, Congo.
What are the themes of Africain poids-moyens?
The themes of Africain poids-moyens include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Boxing and Fighting Stories.