La Vie est Belle (1987 film)
La Vie est belle / Life is Rosy is a 1987 film directed by Mwezé Ngangura and Benoît Lamy, and starring the famous Congolese musician Papa Wemba. "Rather than displaying a concern for the effects of colonialism, La vie celebrates the survival of traditions in the modern world".[1] It is a Creative Commons-licensed film.
| La Vie est belle | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mwezé Ngangura Benoît Lamy |
| Produced by | Lamy Films Stephan Films Sol’Œil Films Véra Belmont |
| Screenplay by | Mweze Ngangura, Maryse Léon, Benoît Lamy |
| Starring | Papa Wemba
Bibi Krubwa Landu Nzunzimbu Matshia Kanku Kasongo Lokinda Mengi Feza Alfa |
| Music by | Papa Wemba, Klody Zaïko Langa Langa Tshala Muana |
| Cinematography | Michel Badour |
| Edited by | Martine Giordano |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
Synopsis
Kourou (played by Papa Wemba) goes from his village to Kinshasa, his heart full of dreams of music and success. The capital city of Zaire is then the center of "World Music". Once there, he falls in love with Kabibi, a virginal young woman who wants to be a secretary. Unfortunately Nvouandou, a club owner searching for a second wife, also wants to marry her. Will Nvouandou's first wife turn out to be the best ally for young Kourou?
Cast
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Kourou | Papa Wemba |
| Kabibi | Bibi Krubwa |
| Mamou | Landu Matshia |
| Nvouandou | Kanko Kasongo |
| Nazi | Lokinda Feza |
| Mongali | Kalimazi Riva |
| Emoro | Himself |
| Pépé Kallé | Himself |
Awards
- Gantes 1987
References
- Sharon A. Russell (1998). "La vie est belle / Life is Rosy". Guide to African Cinema. Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 150–152. ISBN 978-0-313-29621-5.