Kongoveteranerna (2014)

Over 6,000 men served and 19 fell in the Congo Battalion (1960-64), Sweden's most dramatic and contentious UN operation. Many of the participants have borne the experience as a lifelong, well-hidden trauma. A visit to the Congo after fifty years causes some of them to finally open up and tell the things that they haven't even been able to say to their closest family.

Director: Marika Griehsel
Genre: Documentary, War, History
Runtime: 58 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Mats Karlén, Simon Stanford
Editing: Mikael Hedlund
Production: Deep Sea Productions
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

congo, veteran

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kongoveteranerna about?
Over 6,000 men served and 19 fell in the Congo Battalion (1960-64), Sweden's most dramatic and contentious UN operation. Many of the participants have borne the experience as a lifelong, well-hidden trauma. A visit to the Congo after fifty years causes some of them to finally open up and tell the things that they haven't even been able to say to their closest family.
Who directed Kongoveteranerna?
Kongoveteranerna was directed by Marika Griehsel.
Who stars in Kongoveteranerna?
Kongoveteranerna stars Marika Griehsel.
How long is Kongoveteranerna?
Kongoveteranerna has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Kongoveteranerna?
Kongoveteranerna is a Documentary, War, History film.
Where was Kongoveteranerna produced?
Kongoveteranerna was produced in Sweden.