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Benda Bilili! (2010)

Beyond appearances.

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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.

Release Date
August 19, 2010
Runtime
1h 26m
Rating
6.3/10 (19 votes)

Directors: Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye

Cast: Léon Likabu, Roger Landu, Coco Ngambali Yakala , Theo Nsituvuidi, Claude Kinunu Montana , Paulin Kiara-Maigi, Djunana Tanga-Suele, Cubain Kabeya

Production: Studio 37
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Benda Bilili!

Benda Bilili!

Beyond appearances.

Beyond appearances.

6.3
86 min

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.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageFrench
Release Date8/19/2010
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Cast

LL

Léon Likabu

as Himself

RL

Roger Landu

as Himself

CNY

Coco Ngambali Yakala

as Himself

TN

Theo Nsituvuidi

as Himself

CKM

Claude Kinunu Montana

as Himself

PK

Paulin Kiara-Maigi

as Himself

DT

Djunana Tanga-Suele

as Himself

CK

Cubain Kabeya

as Himself

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Benda Bilili! about?

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. To…

How long is Benda Bilili!?

1h 26m

When was Benda Bilili! released?

August 19, 2010

Who directed Benda Bilili!?

Renaud Barret, Florent de La Tullaye

Who stars in Benda Bilili!?

Léon Likabu, Roger Landu, Coco Ngambali Yakala

What genre is Benda Bilili!?

Documentary, Music