The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
An investigation of the emotional and economic value of Africa's most lucrative export: filmed poverty. Deep in the interiors of the Congo, Dutch artist Renzo Martens single-handedly undertakes an epic journey and launches an emancipatory program that helps the poor become aware of what is their primary capital resource: Poverty. After three years of traveling through the Democratic Republic of the Congo he asks the question: "Who owns poverty?
Ratings
IMDb7.8/10
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Renzo MartensWriter
- Renzo MartensDirector
Stills
Themes
congo