Movie Description
Africain poids-moyens
(2005)Overview
A young Congolese boxer, Samwa, and his older brother, Nourou, arrive in Brussels for the final of the Afro-European Middleweight Championship to fight against the Belgian title holder. Samwa trains heavily, despite some harsh conditions, under the authoritarian look of his brother. Until the day when the Belgian fight promoters, aware of the fact that the political situation gives the final a symbolical turn, order to Samwa to lose the fight. The day before the match, Samwa and Nourou watch Patrice Lumumba's independence's speech. Samwa decides not to give up but in this power's struggle, one of the brothers will betray the other one.
Featured Crew
- Director : Daniel Cattier
- Producer : Aurelien Bodinaux
- Writer : Daniel Cattier
- Cast : Virginie Efira,Lansana Bea Diallo,Tshilombo Imhotep
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleAfricain poids-moyens
Status Released
Release Information
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2005-08-27
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 18m
Production CompaniesNeon Rouge Production
Genres
- Drama