Filmmaker raoul peck shows the political life of patrice lumumba, who was assassinated in 1961 at age 35. Raoul peck directs this unique look at a tragic time in african history, where the one man who seemed poised to finally speak up for the black population of the congo was brutally killed before his goal of equality could be completely achieved. Release dates 4 also known as aka 2 release dates france 1990. The earlier film and the main focus of this article, lumumba. It is not so much a conventional biography as a study of how lumumbas legacy has been manipulated by politicians, the media and time itself.
Marcus filipello, a uw milwaukee history professor, analyzes this documentary on the congo by peck best known for the oscarnominated i am not your negro. This deeply personal reflection by acclaimed fimmaker raoul peck on the events of lumumba s brief twelve month rise and fall is a moving memorial to a man described as a giant, a prophet, a devil. This deeply personal reflection by acclaimed fimmaker raoul peck on the events of lumumbas brief twelve month rise and fall is a moving memorial to a man described as a giant, a prophet, a devil. In french with some english, and english subtitles. The story of political leader patrice lumumba, congos first prime minister who helped lead his country to independence from belgium in the late 1950s. The film was critically acclaimed and won a number of awards. Democratic republic of congo why i show raoul pecks lumumba. Streaming lumumba mort du prophete independance day mov. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango. The life and legacy of one of the legendary figures of modern african history, patrice lumumba, is remembered as an enduring symbol of the struggle for selfdetermination. The 1961 assassination of zaires prime minister patrice lumumba is the subject of this modest documentary. Raoul peck was living in congo with his parents when african political leader patrice lumumba was assassinated in 1961. He played a significant role in the transformation of the congo.
Watch and download using your pc and mobile devices. This article examines two films by raoul peck lumumba. Avec patrice lumumba, pauline a eu quatre enfants dont lun est mort il y a 4 mois. Recounts lumumbas 200 day rule culminating with his assassination. Usa 30 september 1992 new york film festival canada 15 september 1993 toronto international film festival. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing lumumba. Peck succeeds in creating films that do more than preserve or resuscitate a historical record. Watch free trailers, read the latest news and plot synopsis, and see photos of the cast and crew of lumumba. Pecks poetic ruminations on lumumba, mostly over shots of brussels he was unable to travel to congozaire at the timedue to the political situation and fears for his and his crews safety, give the film a sense of longing and regret, one that mirrors the lost opportunity for the country in 1960. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things. Narrated by raoul peck, the film is a creative documentary where biography and history, stories and archives create a frame around the figure of lumumba, his political assassination, media and memory. It is not so much a conventional biography as a study of how lumumba s legacy has been manipulated by politicians, the media and time itself.