Rumba Royale
| Rumba Royale | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Yohane Dean Lengol Hamed Mobasser |
| Produced by | Kevin Dwyer Marie G Sambay Eric Mukuna Eric Kasongo Emmanuel Lupia Alain Ilunga Tshovo Ronny Law |
| Written by | Kevin Dwyer |
| Starring | Fally Ipupa Mélanie Bokata Olivier Loustau Cécile Djunga Patrick Kabundi Anzor Alem Hénoc Kyombo |
| Cinematography | Ronny Law |
| Distributed by | Pathé Touch Afrique |
Release date | December 12, 2025 |
| Country | Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Language | French |
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Rumba Royale is a 2025 Congolese historical thriller film co-directed by Yohane Dean Lengol and Hamed Mobasser, starring Fally Ipupa,[1] Mélanie Bokata, Olivier Loustau, Cécile Djunga, Patrick Kabundi, Hénoc Kyombo, and Anzor Alem. The film is set in 1959 in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa),[2] just before the Democratic Republic of Congo gained its independence from Belgium. It explores the interplay between political awakening and the cultural scene of Congolese rumba, portrayed through the vibrant nightlife of the city.[3][4][5]
Synopsis
Set in the final year of colonial rule, Rumba Royale unfolds in a rumba nightclub in Léopoldville. As independence approaches, locals and colonial figures clash over politics, art, and identity. A bohemian photographer, Danel (played by Fally Ipupa), navigates these tensions while documenting the changing times.
Cast
- Fally Ipupa as Danel[5][6]
- Mélanie Bokata as Olive
- Olivier Loustau as Jean-Pierre
- Cécile Djunga as Amandine
- Patrick Kabundi as Sese
- Hénoc Kyombo as Albert
- Anzor Alem as Drill[2][4]
- Diane Uwamahoro as Louise
- Coline Fouquet as Delphine
Production
The film was produced by Kevin Dwyer (Rodeo Chameleon Productions), Marie G Sambay, Eric Mukuna, Eric Kasongo (Emotive Productions), Emmanuel Lupia (Tosala Films), Alain Ilunga Tshovo (1986 Corp.), and Ronny Law. Pathé Touch Afrique, formerly Pathé BC Afrique, also co-produced and holds pan-African distribution rights.[7][3]
According to the directors, the film was conceived as a tribute to Congolese culture and African cinema. Mobasser and Lengol described it as “a love letter to the Congo, Congolese rumba, and African cinema.”[7][6]
References
- ↑ ouragan, ouragan cd. ""Rumba royale", Fally Ipupa sur le pas de Papa Wemba". ouragan.cd (in français). Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Rice, Emmy. "Congolese Actor Anzor Alem Joins Cast of RUMBA ROYALE". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lodderhose, Diana (2024-11-27). "International Disruptors: Congolese Rumba Star Fally Ipupa & Writer-Director Hamed Mobasser Talk Importance Of Portraying Congo "In A New Light" For 'Rumba Royale'". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Congolese historical thriller 'Rumba Royale' tackles colonial shadows with musical undertones". NationalWorld. 2025-05-21. Retrieved 2025-05-23.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Fally Ipupa jouera dans un rôle principal au cinéma". Music In Africa (in français). 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2025-07-15.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Clarke, Stewart (17 February 2025). "Fally Ipupa Discusses Debut Acting Role In 'Rumba Royale' — AfroBerlin". Deadline.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Goodfellow, Melanie; Lodderhose, Diana (17 May 2025). "Congolese Thriller 'Rumba Royale' Set For December 12 Release By Pathé Touch Afrique". Deadline.
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