Lumumba
Originally released in 2000. Lumumba is a drama/history film. directed by Raoul Peck.
Starring Ériq Ebouaney, Alex Descas, and Théophile Sowié
Synopsis
The true story of the rise to power and brutal assassination of the formerly vilified and later redeemed leader of the independent Congo, Patrice Lumumba. Using newly discovered historical evidence, Haitian-born and later Congo-raised writer and director Raoul Peck renders an emotional and tautly woven account of the mail clerk and beer salesman with a flair for oratory and an uncompromising belief in the capacity of his homeland to build a prosperous nation independent of its former Belgian overlords. Lumumba emerges here as the heroic sacrificial lamb dubiously portrayed by the international media and led to slaughter by commercial and political interests in Belgium, the United States, the international community, and Lumumba's own administration; a true story of political intrigue and murder where political entities, captains of commerce, and the military dovetail in their quest for economic and political hegemony.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (35 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
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Director
Top Cast
Ériq Ebouaney
as Patrice Émery Lumumba
Alex Descas
as Joseph Mobutu
Théophile Sowié
as Maurice Mpolo
Maka Kotto
as Joseph Kasa Vubu
Dieudonné Kabongo
as Godefroid Munungo
Pascal N'Zonzi
as Moïse Tshombe
Cheik Doukouré
as Joseph Okito
Makena Diop
as Thomas Kanza
Mariam Kaba
as Pauline Lumumba
Rudi Delhem
as Général Emile Janssens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- JBA Production
- RTBF
- Entre Chien et Loup
- Essential Filmproduktion
- ARTE France Cinéma
- Velvet Film
- ZDF/Arte
- Canal+
- VRT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lumumba about?
The true story of the rise to power and brutal assassination of the formerly vilified and later redeemed leader of the independent Congo, Patrice Lumumba. Using newly discovered historical evidence...
Who directed Lumumba?
Lumumba was directed by Raoul Peck.
How long is Lumumba?
Lumumba has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Lumumba released?
Lumumba was released on September 27, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lumumba?
The main cast of Lumumba includes Ériq Ebouaney, Alex Descas, Théophile Sowié, Maka Kotto, Dieudonné Kabongo.