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Mobutu's Game
Descent into Hell (3/4)55 min
Available from 01/10/2026
The economic boom of the early years of Mobutu's rule is soon followed by a crisis - partly due to corruption. The dictator retreats to his luxury residence far from Kinshasa, while the Congolese people suffer. Mobutu’s secret service installs a climate of fear throughout the country, and once again Western forces rush to his aid.
Director
Guillaume Graux
Country
Belgium
Year
2025
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