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La Vie est Belle (1987 film)
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Wikipedia article
'La Vie est belle ' / 'Life is Rosy' is a 1987 film directed by Mwez Ngangura and Benot Lamy, and starring the famous Congolese musician Papa Wemba. "Rather than displaying a concern for the effects of colonialism, 'La vie' celebrates the survival of traditions in the modern world". It is a Creative Commons-licensed film.
Synopsis
Kourou (played by Papa Wemba) goes from his village to Kinshasa, his heart full of dreams of music and success. The capital city of Zaire is then the center of "World Music". Once there, he falls in love with Kabibi, a virginal young woman who wants to be a secretary. Unfortunately Nvouandou, a club owner searching for a second wife, also wants to marry her. Will Nvouandou's first wife turn out to be the best ally for young Kourou?
Cast
Awards
* Gantes 1987
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