Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Σάουντρακ για ένα ΠραξικόπημαJohan Grimonprez2024
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An explosive cocktail of geopolitics, jazz music and Cold War intrigue against the backdrop of the Congo. Director and visual artist Johan Grimonprez composes a film that pulsates with music and cinematic energy. An intense political indictment of the ghosts of colonialism that still refuse to die.
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Jury Prize - Documentary Competition

Sundance Film Festival

2024

Audience Award

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival

2024

Official Selection

San Sebastian Film Festival

2024

The most jazz history lesson you can imagine.Harper's Bazaar
Grimonprez unfolds the history of colonialism to the rhythms of jazz and rumba.IndieWire
It is at once an excellent example of an investigative documentary and an energetic play on form.Screen International
A compelling indictment of colonial racism and state violence.Slant Magazine
The most jazz history lesson you can imagine.Harper's Bazaar
Grimonprez unfolds the history of colonialism to the rhythms of jazz and rumba.IndieWire
It is at once an excellent example of an investigative documentary and an energetic play on form.Screen International
A compelling indictment of colonial racism and state violence.Slant Magazine
The most jazz history lesson you can imagine.Harper's Bazaar
Grimonprez unfolds the history of colonialism to the rhythms of jazz and rumba.IndieWire
It is at once an excellent example of an investigative documentary and an energetic play on form.Screen International
A compelling indictment of colonial racism and state violence.Slant Magazine
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