Wonder Afrika

Overview

Wonder Africa was commissioned by Union Minière du Haut Katanga, Forminière, and BCK to mark their 50th anniversary. The film highlights the transformation of Katanga and Kasai under the influence of the mining industry. Through the idyllic and somewhat naïve romance of two locals, audiences are taken on a tour of the mining hub, showcasing its workshops, schools, hospitals, sports grounds, and more, all framed in a celebratory and almost storybook-like vision of progress. The documentary was released in Dutch and French.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1956

Original language

Dutch

Spoken languages

Dutch

Countries

Belgium

Production

P.V.B.A. Produktie Gerard De Boe,Union Minière du Haut-Katanga,Forminière,Compagnie du Chemin de Fer du Bas-Kongo au Katanga

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded