Synopsis
In another country, I discover my freedom, freedom that I sometimes lack in my country, Congo. Freedom to amuse and denounce.
Credits
Director (1)
Full credits (8)
- Screenwriter : Nelson Makengo
- Director of Photography : Nelson Makengo
- Editor : Nelson Makengo
- Line Producer : Nelson Makengo
- Camera Operator : Nelson Makengo
- Production Manager : Nelson Makengo
- Sound Editor : Nelson Makengo
- Visual effects : Nelson Makengo
Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary, Experimental
- Sub-genre : Fantasy, Portrait, Research - Experimental, Video art
- Themes : Identity, Immigration, Memories, Freedom, Politics
- Production language : French
- Coproducer countries : France, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 50% French (France, Democratic Republic of the Congo)
- Production year : 2017
- Runtime : 5 min 2 seconds
- Production formats : Cellphone
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : 1.85
- Audio format : Stereo
- Rating restrictions : None
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