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Benda Bilili!

DocumentaryMusic

2010, Movie, 1h 26min

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.

Country: France,Congo

Directors:

Renaud Barret,

Florent de La Tullaye

Cast:

Reviews

Critic Philip Wilding

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Wielding inspiration and uplift in equal measure, this musical odyssey is one of the cinematic journeys of the year. Don't miss it.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Xan Brooks

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If the journey feels a little stage-managed at times, the film's exuberant side-notes more than make amends, as the music itself plays out as an exuberant blend of blues and African rumba.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Andreas Samuelson

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...denna fantastiska historia om svaga människor med en stark passion.

Read full review at Moviezine

Critic Jan-Olov Andersson

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...en livsbejakande må bra-film.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Frequently asked questions

What is Benda Bilili! about? Toggle content

In the heart of Kinshasa, Congo, a group of talented street musicians with a passion for music and a dream of success, embark on an incredible journey to become the best band in the country. Despite the harsh realities of life in the ghetto, they persevere, united by their love of music and determination to succeed. With custom-made tricycles as their instruments, they create a unique sound that captures the hearts of everyone who hears it. From the streets of Kinshasa to the stages of Europe, Benda Bilili! tells the inspiring true story of how music can bring hope and triumph in the face of adversity.

Where can I stream Benda Bilili!? Toggle content

You can stream Benda Bilili! on: Apple TV