Overview
A young Congolese boxer, Samwa, and his older brother, Nourou, arrive in Brussels for the final of the Afro-European Middleweight Championship to fight against the Belgian title holder. Samwa trains heavily, despite some harsh conditions, under the authoritarian look of his brother. Until the day when the Belgian fight promoters, aware of the fact that the political situation gives the final a symbolical turn, order to Samwa to lose the fight. The day before the match, Samwa and Nourou watch Patrice Lumumba's independence's speech. Samwa decides not to give up but in this power's struggle, one of the brothers will betray the other one.
Year 2005
Studio Neon Rouge Production
Director Daniel Cattier
Crew Daniel Cattier (Writer), Aurelien Bodinaux (Producer), Daniel Cattier (Director), Sophie Monroy (Production Design), Diego Romero (Director of Photography), Nicolas Dedecker (Editor)
Popularity 1
Language Français
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