Benda Bilili!
Watch TrailerRicky has a dream: to make Staff Benda Bilili the best band in Congo Kinshasa. Roger, a street child, more than ever wants to join these stars of the ghetto, who get around in customized tricycles. Together, they must avoid the pitfalls of the street, stay united and find the force to hope in music. For six years, from the first rehearsals to their triumph in international festivals, BENDA BILILI! (“beyond appearances”) is the story of this dream come reality.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2010 |
| Country | Congo, France |
| Genre | Documentary, Music |
| Director | Florent de La Tullaye |
| Runtime | 86 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (19 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative as a genuine musical odyssey rather than a dry chronicle. It explores the raw energy of the streets and the transformative power of a shared dream, relying on the irresistible rhythm of the band's life to carry the story forward.
What lingers after the credits is a profound sense of the human spirit's resilience, a melody that triumphs over all adversity. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Florent de La Tullaye
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🎭 Cast
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Roger Landu
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Coco Ngambali Yakala
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Theo Nsituvuidi
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Claude Kinunu Montana
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Paulin Kiara-Maigi
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Djunana Tanga-Suele
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Cubain Kabeya
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Makembo Nzalé Zadis Mbulu Nzungu
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