7 Haircuts in Congo (2022)
One hair salon. Seven haircuts. Seven experiences of exile. The documentary stars the owner of the salon, Fernando “Pablo” Mupapa, as he unfolds from the haircut ritual to open himself up to the voices and reports of immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Brazil. Through a connection with Africa, the dialogues between Pablo and his clients recorded by the filmmakers reveal assertions of identity and the dream of an anti-imperialist revolution.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 1, 2022
Cast
- Fernando Mupapa - Self
- Yanick Mbau Kusa Kusa - Self
- Pombo Mukombo Agnés - Self
- Merveille Mundi Mayala - Self
- Antönio Samuel Lukoki - Self
- Alain-Moyila - Self
- Dido Mankonko - Self
- Nkosi Victor - Self
Screenplay
- Pedro Rossi (Screenplay)
- Isabel Joffily (Screenplay)
Country: Brazil
Language: Kongo, Português
Original Language: kg
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 7 Haircuts in Congo about?
- One hair salon. Seven haircuts. Seven experiences of exile. The documentary stars the owner of the salon, Fernando “Pablo” Mupapa, as he unfolds from the haircut ritual to open himself up to the voices and reports of immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Brazil. Through a connection with Africa, the dialogues between Pablo and his clients recorded by the filmmakers reveal assertions of identity and the dream of an anti-imperialist revolution.
- Who directed 7 Haircuts in Congo?
- 7 Haircuts in Congo was directed by Gustavo Melo, Luciana Bezerra, Pedro Rossi.
- Who stars in 7 Haircuts in Congo?
- 7 Haircuts in Congo stars Fernando Mupapa, Yanick Mbau Kusa Kusa, Pombo Mukombo Agnés, Merveille Mundi Mayala, Antönio Samuel Lukoki, Alain-Moyila.
- How long is 7 Haircuts in Congo?
- 7 Haircuts in Congo has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is 7 Haircuts in Congo?
- 7 Haircuts in Congo is a Documentary film.
- Where was 7 Haircuts in Congo produced?
- 7 Haircuts in Congo was produced in Brazil.