Ech war am Congo - My Life in Congo (Luxembourgish version)

Everyday life/History, Luxembourg 2001

Between 1880 and 1960, hundreds of Luxembourgers went to settle in the Belgian Congo, some for a while, others for good. This documentary uses testimonies of people who lived in the Belgian Congo and tells the story of their departure, their living conditions and their return with archive images. The testimonies, although very valuable, do not always show historical reflexivity or personal hindsight despite the time that has passed and should therefore be taken with great caution. The modern commentary sheds light on these testimonies but does not directly challenge them. Film from the CNA archive.
60 min
SD
Starting at 12
Audio language:
Luxembourgish

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Director:

Paul Kieffer

Writer:

Paul Kieffer

Composer:

Jeannot Sanavia

Original title:

Ech war am Congo

Original language:

Luxembourgish

Format:

4:3 SD, Color with partial B/W

Age rating:

Starting at 12

Audio language:

Luxembourgish