Tongo Saa

Directed by Nelson Makengo, DR Congo, Belgium, Germany, Burkina Faso, Qatar / 95' / 02/2024 / documentary

World premiere: Berlinale - Panorama

Between hope, disappointment and religious faith, Tongo Saa is a subtle and fragmented portrait of a population that, despite its challenges, is sublimated by the beauty of Kinshasa's nights.

Nominated for Africa Golden Best Documentary Award 2025
Étalon d’argent for Best Feature Documentary Fespaco 2025
Special mention Audience Laceno d’Oro 2024
Special mention First Film Zinebi 2024
Nominated for Best Documentary and for Best Debut Feature Film African Movie Academy Award 2024
Special Mention Socio-Environmental Cinema Award Guadalajara International Film Festival 2024
Best Documentary – New Voice Section Astra Film Festival 2024
Tanit d’Argent for Best Feature Documentary Carthage Film Festival 2024
Feature Film Grand Prize City of Lisbon and TV Cine Special Award Indielisboa 2024
Special Jury Award International Feature Film Competition Visions du Réel 2024