Mama Colonel
Originally released in 2017. Mama Colonel is a documentary film. directed by Dieudo Hamadi. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Honorine Munyole
Synopsis
Colonel Honorine Munyole is a robust forty-four-year-old widow and mother of seven young children – four of her own, three adopted. She wields her uniform, beret and black handbag like a protective shield, which her daily work desperately requires. More or less on her own, she runs a small police unit dedicated to protecting women who’ve been raped and children who’ve suffered abuse in the war-plagued regions of the Congo. At the start of Maman Colonelle, she’s transferred from Bukavu to Kisangani, arriving only to discover her future home and office in a desolate state. While she deals with such practical obstacles with suitable feistiness, the traumas and social deformities of the people around her have nightmarish dimensions: the envy surrounding those with state-recognised ‘victim’ status, hope for help from the ‘whites’, depression, helplessness.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (9 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Congo
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Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mama Colonel about?
Colonel Honorine Munyole is a robust forty-four-year-old widow and mother of seven young children – four of her own, three adopted. She wields her uniform, beret and black handbag like a protecti...
Who directed Mama Colonel?
Mama Colonel was directed by Dieudo Hamadi.
How long is Mama Colonel?
Mama Colonel has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Mama Colonel released?
Mama Colonel was released on February 13, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mama Colonel?
The main cast of Mama Colonel includes Honorine Munyole.