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Christian Nyampeta

Christian Nyampeta

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Sometimes It Was Beautiful

0.0 / 1037 min
Documentary

Overview

The film features an unusual group of friends who gather to watch and critique films made by Swedish cinematographer Sven Nykvist in the Congo between 1948 and 1952. Their discussion highlights enduring tensions surrounding social transformation, cultural property, and who has the right to representation.