Kongo
By Corto Vaclav, Hadrien La Vapeur
2019 | 68 min | Documentary
In Brazzaville, 'invisible forces' rule the world. The monk Medard tries to heal the sick victims of evil spells.
Hadrien La Vapeur
DirectorHadrien La Vapeur is a French director known for his work in documentary films. He has co-directed projects such as "Bovines" (2011), "Paraguay, fragments of a journey" (2016), and "Des spectres hantent l'Europe" (2021). La Vapeur's films have received critical acclaim for their unique storytelling and visual style. While there is limited information available about awards specifically won by Hadrien La Vapeur, his contributions to the world of documentary filmmaking have earned him recognition among audiences and critics alike.
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