Pieces of Identity

1998 1h 30m FR

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5.7

MID

★5.7TMDB · 7

Drama

Synopsis

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A Congolese king arrives in Brussels in search of his long-lost daughter.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Gérard Essomba
Mani Kongo
Dominique Mesa
Mwana
Herbert Flack
Jefke
David Steegen
Van Loo
Cecilia Kankonda
Safi
Thilombo Lubambu
Mayele
Mwanza Goutier
Viva-Wa-Viva
Nicola Donato
Jos

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Mwezé Ngangura
Writers: Mwezé Ngangura
Languages: French, Wolof
Countries: Congo, Belgium, France

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Wolof.

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4 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Congo, Belgium, France.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Gérard Essomba and Dominique Mesa and Herbert Flack carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0169128 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Mwezé Ngangura directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Congo, Belgium, France. Dialogue in French, Wolof.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
228 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: French, Wolof.
4International production across 3 countries: Congo, Belgium, France.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Gérard Essomba and Dominique Mesa and Herbert Flack carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0169128 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 7 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.