7 Haircuts in Congo

1h 30m
Documentary
9

One hair salon. Seven haircuts. Seven experiences of exile. The documentary stars the owner of the salon, Fernando “Pablo” Mupapa, as he unfolds from the haircut ritual to open himself up to the voices and reports of immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Brazil. Through a connection with Africa, the dialogues between Pablo and his clients recorded by the filmmakers reveal assertions of identity and the dream of an anti-imperialist revolution.

Cast

Fernando Mupapa
Self
Yanick Mbau Kusa Kusa
Self
Pombo Mukombo Agnés
Self
Merveille Mundi Mayala
Self
Antönio Samuel Lukoki
Self
Alain-Moyila
Self
Dido Mankonko
Self
Nkosi Victor
Self

Crew

Luciana Bezerra
Director
Gustavo Melo
Director
Pedro Rossi
Director, Screenplay
Isabel Joffily
Screenplay, Producer

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