MAMA COLONEL
Congo (Democratic Republic), France 2017 – Director: Dieudo Hamadi – Original language: French, Lingala – Subtitles: English – Length: 72 min.
Colonelle Honorine Munyole, a widow and mother of seven children, runs a police unit devoted to child protection and fighting sexual violence in east Congo. As Maman Colonelle she doesn’t just uphold the law but offers people reason, arbitration and compassion. She makes up for what the state fails to achieve.
English/Original Title: MAMAN COLONELLE. Camera: Dieudo Hamadi. Sound: François Tariq Sardi, Dieudo Hamadi. Editing: Anne Renardet. Production: Cinédoc Films. Producer: Christian Lelong. International Sales: AndanaFilms.
