Fatshimetrie, Kinshasa, October 4, 2024 – Promoting a cinematographic culture in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a major challenge for preserving the education of young Congolese people. This was highlighted by Rabbi Kabamba wa Kabamba, an emblematic figure of Congolese cinema, during a recent interview with Fatshimetrie. For him, investing in African and local cinema allows us to transmit essential educational values to young people, who are the future of our country.
Cinema, according to Kabamba, plays a crucial role in the education of children, by offering them constructive and enriching messages. He insists on the importance of ensuring that the films shown carry positive lessons, capable of nourishing the minds of the younger generations. Indeed, pure cinema is a vector of learning and awareness, provided that the content offered is carefully selected for its educational value.
The Congolese artist warns against the harmful effects of inappropriate content disseminated through social networks, which can lead to excesses among adolescents. He thus underlines the responsibility of actors in the film sector to offer quality productions and convey positive messages. Unfortunately, Kabamba deplores the lack of support suffered by film professionals in the DRC, compared to other artistic branches such as music.
In a context where the valorization of cinema remains insufficient, Kabamba calls on the authorities to support and promote the Congolese film industry. He considers that pure cinema is a real asset to preserve and transmit the richness of our culture to future generations. Through his films, such as “Bingo” and “The Worst Nightmare”, Kabamba is committed to raising public awareness on profound themes, as evidenced by his next project “Wounds”, which explores emotions and social relationships in a striking way.
In conclusion, Rabbi Kabamba wa Kabamba’s call for an educational and rewarding cinematographic culture resonates as an invitation to rethink our approach to cinema as a vector of cultural and educational transmission in the DRC. It is essential to invest in the promotion of quality cinematographic content, conveying constructive messages and reflecting the diversity of our cultural heritage, to educate and inspire future generations through the silver screen.
*Author Fred Kapinga, Fatshimetrie*