Rising Up at Night (2024)

Rising Up at Night (2024) poster

In Kinshasa, despite preparations for the construction of Africa's largest power station, the population often finds itself without electricity. The city's inhabitants, struggling for reliable power access, ingeniously utilize makeshift lights as essential means to survive their daily lives and maintain their ability to celebrate.

Director: Nelson Makengo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
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Screenplay

Music: Bao Sissoko, Wouter Vandenabeele
Editing: Inneke Van Waeyenberghe
Production: Twenty Nine Studio & Production, Film Five, Diam Production, Auguste Orts, Mutotu Productions, Magellan Films, RTBF
Country: Belgium, Burkina Faso, Congo, Germany, Qatar
Language: Français, Lingala
Original Language: ln

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Nelson Makengo
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rising Up at Night about?
In Kinshasa, despite preparations for the construction of Africa's largest power station, the population often finds itself without electricity. The city's inhabitants, struggling for reliable power access, ingeniously utilize makeshift lights as essential means to survive their daily lives and maintain their ability to celebrate.
Who directed Rising Up at Night?
Rising Up at Night was directed by Nelson Makengo.
How long is Rising Up at Night?
Rising Up at Night has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Rising Up at Night?
Rising Up at Night is a Documentary film.
Where was Rising Up at Night produced?
Rising Up at Night was produced in Belgium, Burkina Faso, Congo, Germany, Qatar.