Bakanja: a life without compromise (1989)
Presents a dramatization of the life and death of Isidore Bakanja who was born in the Belgian Congo around 1885. He was converted to Christianity by Catholic missionaries but later was persecuted by an athiest employer who treated him mercilessly because he refused to remove his scapular.
Director: Bokakala Nkolobise
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Atande as Mbuli |
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Bolakofo as Catéchiste |
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Bolembo as Pêcheur |
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Jos Calsius as Longange |
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Henk DeKuyper as Evêque |
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Etaka Eyombe as Etaka |
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Pierre Gabbiadini as Prêtre itinérant |
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Ibong Subagio as Kapita-maçon |
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José Jakrowski as Reynders |
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Lomboto Lofiko as Iyongo |
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JM Mabalay as Concubine Reynders |
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Dinga Matamatau as Basele |
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Mingambo as Père Bakanja |
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Elya Mingambo as Bakanja |
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Monkozo as Iseboya |
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Ngindola as Ifaso |
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Osalaka as Mère Bakanja |
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Jef Van De Velde as Chef chantier |
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Herman Van Dijck as Inspecteur |
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Honoré Vinck as Directeur |
| Directing | Bokakala Nkolobise | Director |
| Crew | Herman Van Dijck | Script |
| Crew | Bolakof' Amboyo | Script |
| Crew | Aldo Falconi | Script |
| Crew | Frans Kwik | Script |
| Camera | Mieko Maduku-Di-Nganga | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Ngono Lesho | Music |
| Sound | Isalenkoso Mpia | Music |
| Sound | Lenga Mombilo | Music |
| Production | l'Archidiocèse de Mbandaka-Bikoro | Producer |