
Colette and Justin
Synopsis
Speaking with their filmmaker-grandson Alain Kassanda, Colette and Justin share stories of their rise through the nascent Black bourgeoisie in colonial Congo. Oral histories and archival materials reveal startling truths, including the grandfather’s opposition to independence leader Patrice Lumumba.
Editorial
Dismantling dominant narratives, Alain Kassanda’s debut feature interleaves imperialist images of colonial Congo with moving stories from his own family. From this polyphonic montage, an intergenerational dialogue emerges, exposing the ideological forces behind the process of image production.
