The Congo Tribunal
Originally released in 2017. The Congo Tribunal is a documentary film. directed by Milo Rau.
Synopsis
The war in Congo has caused more than six million deaths over the last twenty years. The population is suffering, but the offenders stay with impunity. Many people see this conflict as one of globalisation's crucial econimic distribution battles because the country has major deposits of many high-tech raw materials. Milo Rau, one of Europe's most acclaimed theatre directors, succeeds in gathering victims, perpetrators, observes and analysts of the conflict for a unique civil tribunal in eastern Congo. The documentary film brings these spectacular court trials to life on the big screen and creates an unvarnished portrait of the largest and bloodiest economic wars in human history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 23, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (10 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Real Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Congo Tribunal about?
The war in Congo has caused more than six million deaths over the last twenty years. The population is suffering, but the offenders stay with impunity. Many people see this conflict as one of globa...
Who directed The Congo Tribunal?
The Congo Tribunal was directed by Milo Rau.
How long is The Congo Tribunal?
The Congo Tribunal has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Congo Tribunal released?
The Congo Tribunal was released on August 23, 2017 in theaters.