Soundtrack to a Coup D'etat at The Darwin International Film Festival
Soundtrack to a Coup D'etat
A riveting documentary exploring the 1961 assassination of Congo's Patrice Lumumba, set against the backdrop of jazz and Cold War politics.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, directed by Johan Grimonprez, offers a compelling examination of the political machinations surrounding the 1961 assassination of Congo's first democratically elected prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. Utilizing a rich tapestry of archival footage, the film showcases performances by iconic jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and Dizzy Gillespie, who, during the 1960s, served as cultural ambassadors to Africa. The documentary reveals how these artists were inadvertently entangled in geopolitical strategies, with their music employed as a tool of diplomacy amidst the decolonization era. Grimonprez's innovative approach intertwines the rhythms of jazz with the tumultuous history of the Congo, shedding light on the exploitation of African resources and the enduring impact of neo-colonialism. The film has been lauded for its insightful narrative and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 97th Academy Awards.
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, directed by Johan Grimonprez, offers a compelling examination of the political machinations surrounding the 1961 assassination of Congo's first democratically elected prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. Utilizing a rich tapestry of archival footage, the film showcases performances by iconic jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and Dizzy Gillespie, who, during the 1960s, served as cultural ambassadors to Africa. The documentary reveals how these artists were inadvertently entangled in geopolitical strategies, with their music employed as a tool of diplomacy amidst the decolonization era. Grimonprez's innovative approach intertwines the rhythms of jazz with the tumultuous history of the Congo, shedding light on the exploitation of African resources and the enduring impact of neo-colonialism. The film has been lauded for its insightful narrative and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 97th Academy Awards.
A riveting documentary exploring the 1961 assassination of Congo's Patrice Lumumba, set against the backdrop of jazz and Cold War politics.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, directed by Johan Grimonprez, offers a compelling examination of the political machinations surrounding the 1961 assassination of Congo's first democratically elected prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. Utilizing a rich tapestry of archival footage, the film showcases performances by iconic jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and Dizzy Gillespie, who, during the 1960s, served as cultural ambassadors to Africa. The documentary reveals how these artists were inadvertently entangled in geopolitical strategies, with their music employed as a tool of diplomacy amidst the decolonization era. Grimonprez's innovative approach intertwines the rhythms of jazz with the tumultuous history of the Congo, shedding light on the exploitation of African resources and the enduring impact of neo-colonialism. The film has been lauded for its insightful narrative and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 97th Academy Awards.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, directed by Johan Grimonprez, offers a compelling examination of the political machinations surrounding the 1961 assassination of Congo's first democratically elected prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. Utilizing a rich tapestry of archival footage, the film showcases performances by iconic jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and Dizzy Gillespie, who, during the 1960s, served as cultural ambassadors to Africa. The documentary reveals how these artists were inadvertently entangled in geopolitical strategies, with their music employed as a tool of diplomacy amidst the decolonization era. Grimonprez's innovative approach intertwines the rhythms of jazz with the tumultuous history of the Congo, shedding light on the exploitation of African resources and the enduring impact of neo-colonialism. The film has been lauded for its insightful narrative and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 97th Academy Awards.
Soundtrack to a Coup D'etat
A riveting documentary exploring the 1961 assassination of Congo's Patrice Lumumba, set against the backdrop of jazz and Cold War politics.
Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, directed by Johan Grimonprez, offers a compelling examination of the political machinations surrounding the 1961 assassination of Congo's first democratically elected prime minister, Patrice Lumumba. Utilizing a rich tapestry of archival footage, the film showcases performances by iconic jazz musicians such as Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and Dizzy Gillespie, who, during the 1960s, served as cultural ambassadors to Africa. The documentary reveals how these artists were inadvertently entangled in geopolitical strategies, with their music employed as a tool of diplomacy amidst the decolonization era. Grimonprez's innovative approach intertwines the rhythms of jazz with the tumultuous history of the Congo, shedding light on the exploitation of African resources and the enduring impact of neo-colonialism. The film has been lauded for its insightful narrative and was nominated for Best Documentary at the 97th Academy Awards.
