Fara Fara

2015 0h 13m EN

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★5.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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The film follows the performative duel, or fara fara (meaning face-to-face in Lingala) between two of the DRC’s biggest stars, Koffi Olomide and Werrason. Papa Wemba announces the face-off to an enormous gathering at two adjacent stages where the superstars and their entourages compete in an epic test of musical endurance and style to see who can win by playing the longest.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Carsten Höller
Countries: Congo

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RUNTIME

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Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 11 years ago.

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3 / 5

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Carsten Höller, shot by Hoyte van Hoytema. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 5

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Carsten Höller directs. Hoyte van Hoytema behind the camera. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Congo.

Trivia

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1Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 11 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Carsten Höller, shot by Hoyte van Hoytema. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.