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Bongolo (1952)

Bongolo poster
Directed by
André Cauvin
Genre
documentary
Country
Belgium
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 2 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Belgian documentary or drama follows a Congolese prince or princess in the 1950s. It shows traditional African life while exploring themes of culture clash and colonialism.

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What happens

Bongolo (also known as Bongolo and the Negro Princess) is a 1952 Belgian film directed by André Cauvin. It was entered into the 1953 Cannes Film Festival. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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