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Episode III - Enjoy Poverty
Synopsis: An investigation of the emotional and economic value of Africa's most lucrative export: filmed poverty.
Deep in the interiors of the Congo, Dutch artist Renzo Martens single-handedly undertakes an epic journey and launches an emancipatory program that helps the poor become aware of what is their primary capital resource: Poverty.
"This is a tough film in every way and truly political filmmaking of the
highest order-fearless, divisive, controversial, and necessary."
Sean Farnel, director of programming Hot Docs
"This is one of the most critical, provocative, bold and important films
on the subject of poverty and western culpability that I have seen in years."
Sky Sitney, artistic director Silverdocs
original title: Episode III - Enjoy Poverty
director: Renzo Martens
screenwriter: Renzo Martens
camera: Renzo Martens
editor: Jan De Coster
genre: feature documentary
length: 90/52 min.
format: DigiBeta 16:9, 35mm, stereo
languages spoken: French, English, Lingala
year of production: NL 2008
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producer: Renzo Martens
co-producer: Peter Krüger
production company: Martens Menselijke Activiteiten, Inti Films
supported by: Dutch Film Fund, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, NCDO, Prins, VPRO, Lichtpunt, Fonds Beeldende Kunsten, Prins Bernard Cultuur Fonds
web: http://www.intifilms.com
festivals: IDFA 2008 - opening film, 2009 - Thessaloniki DFF, Hot Docs Toronto, SilverDocs, Planet Doc Review Warszawa, Alba International Film Festival, New Zealanf IFF, Jerusalem IFF
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