Germany / Sep 24, 2025 / Afrika Film Festival Köln
1h 3min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Kisangani, DR Congo. A former world champion dies in oblivion. Defying all obstacles, his fellow wrestlers organize one last battle in his honor. Nyawunyawu, a fallen wrestling celebrity in war-torn Kisangani, embarks on a mission to honor his passed-away mentor Kelekele Lituka. As he fights to restore the souvenir of this forgotten world champion, Nyawunyawu becomes a symbol of resilience, weaving a universal tale of memory, friendship, and the refusal to be forgotten in a nation plagued by chaos.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Catcher |
| Original language | LN |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Congo, Burkina Faso, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Les Films du Djabadjah, Wide Productions, Bimpa Production |
| Release date | 24 settembre 2025 |
| Production | Berni Goldblat |
| Writer | Derhwa Kasunzu |
| Editing | Aurélie Jourdan |
| Cinematography | Pierre Maïllis-Laval |
| Assistant directors | Derhwa Kasunzu |
| Camera operators | Pierre Maïllis-Laval |
| Additional photography | Pierre Maïllis-Laval |
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| Music | Flamme Kapaya |
| Sound | Flamme Kapaya |
Release dates
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