“The first Congolese fiction feature augurs a promising future for Congolese cinema”

The Congolese feature film “Augure” directed by Baloji, tells the story of a family drama against a backdrop of witchcraft and beliefs, highlighting the beauty and complexity of Congolese culture. Awarded the “New Voice 2023” prize in the “Un certain regard” category at the Cannes Film Festival, this film celebrates the resilience and identity of the Congolese people through a sensitive and dreamlike approach. After this international recognition, the film will be screened in Kinshasa, thus offering moviegoers the opportunity to discover the cultural richness of their country and to participate in a reflection involving the actors of the sector and the national institutions on a structuring of the cinema sector. .