This is a standard documentary aimed at an audience largely desensitised to the horrors of the modern world. It's a detailed account of the rise to power of the eponymous, cynical Congolese dictator, which doesn't pull any punches in identifying his benefactors in the CIA and European governments. It presents Mobutu as being an intellectually, if not morally complex figure.
Kevin Kline, Michelle Pfeiffer, Rupert Everett, Stanley Tucci, Calista Flockhart, Anna Friel
Director
Thierry Michel
Screenplay
Thierry Michel
Music
Marc Herouet
Cinematography
Oliver Stapleton
Sound formats
Dolby Digital
Soundtrack
Not available
Made in
1999
Produced by
Image Création, Le Studio Canal+, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la Communauté, Françdaise de Belgique, VRT, CBA, Les Films de la Passerelle, RNTC, Les Films d'Ici, Radio-télévision Belge
Ratings
Scale (Max)
20
South African Media
Cape ArgusPeter Frost
10
Cape TimesWilhelm Snyman
15
The StarLawrence van Gelder
16
RapportBarrie Hough
18
TV3 ScreenplayBarry Ronge
16
Average .. 75%
15
Visitor Ratings
Mohammed S Duba
18
Bheka Nkonyane
16
Average .. 85%
17
Visitor Comments
June Koffi: I really enjoyed this film. It was informative as well as disturbing. The combination of old film clips and interviews gave you the sense of how Mobutu's character affected the country.
Mohammed S Duba: Best African documentary film ever.
