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Venice Film Festival Winner Discusses Congo’s Future in Cinema

Updated 2026-09-11 09:55 UTC 1 source Positive

Machérie Ekwa Bahango, winner of the Final Cut award at the Venice Film Festival, discusses her film 'Madi Makambu' and her desire to showcase Congo's true identity through cinema. She aims to challenge stereotypes and highlight the nation’s rich history.

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Venice Final Cut Winner Machérie Ekwa Bahango on ‘Madi Makambu’ and Why She Wants Congo to Be Seen: ‘We’re a Great Nation That Needs to Write Its Own History’

Machérie Ekwa Bahango wants Congo to be noticed by the industry. “Through my films, I would like Congo to be seen as part of the world. Not for the labels people stick on it, but for what it really is,” she tells Variety. “The subjects in my films are difficult, but they are issues

2026-09-11 09:41 UTC