Benda Bilili!
Ricky has a dream: to make Staff Benda Bilili the best band in Congo Kinshasa. Roger, a street child, more than ever wants to join these stars of the ghetto, who get around in customized tricycles. Together, they must avoid the pitfalls of the street, stay united and find the force to hope in music. For six years, from the first rehearsals to their triumph in international festivals, BENDA BILILI! (“beyond appearances”) is the story of this dream come reality.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Benda Bilili!
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 19, 2010
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Documentary, Music
User Score
63%
Original Title
Benda Bilili!
Production Companies
Studio 37
Director
Florent de La Tullaye
Description
Ricky has a dream: to make Staff Benda Bilili the best band in Congo Kinshasa. Roger, a street child, more than ever wants to join these stars of the ghetto, who get around in customized tricycles. Together, they must avoid the pitfalls of the street, stay united and find the force to hope in music. For six years, from the first rehearsals to their triumph in international festivals, BENDA BILILI! (“beyond appearances”) is the story of this dream come reality.
