Spectres
Originally released in 2011. Spectres is a documentary film. directed by Sven Augustijnen.
Synopsis
Spectres, a documentary film essay , recalls one of the darkest chapters in the decolonisation of the Belgian Congo: the events which lead to the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo‘s first democratically elected prime minister. The film is constructed in the form of a voyage with main character Jacques Brassinne de La Buissière, a former high-ranking civil servant and protagonist in the political and humanitarian ‚thriller‘ that unfurled after the hasty decolonisation decision. He acts simultaneously as guide, commentator and symbolic figure, and we follow him through many crucial historical sites and symbolical moments. In the course of these peregrinations, questions arise about the manifest and hidden motivations behind the historic events of a still largely unresolved past, issues that continue to haunt past and present.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spectres about?
Spectres, a documentary film essay , recalls one of the darkest chapters in the decolonisation of the Belgian Congo: the events which lead to the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo‘s first d...
Who directed Spectres?
Spectres was directed by Sven Augustijnen.
How long is Spectres?
Spectres has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Spectres released?
Spectres was released on November 27, 2011 in theaters.