Kourou (Papa Wemba), a poor rural musician, goes to the city in order to make a name for himself in the vibrant music scene of Kinshasha. The film also features popular Congolose musician Pépé Kallé as himself.

Musical Comedy, 85 min., VHS, dir: Ngangura Mweze & Benoit Lamy.

LA VIE EST BELLE,
directed by Benoit Lamy and Ngangura Mweze;

written (French with English subtitles) by Mr. Mweze, Maryse Leon and Mr. Lamy;
director of photography, Michel Baudour;
edited by Martine Giordano;
music by Papa Wemba, Tshala Muana, Zaiko Langa Langa and Klody;
produced by Mr. Lamy and Vera Belmont;

released by Lamy Films.

Running time: 85 minutes

Kourou...Papa Wemba
Kabibi...Bibi Krubwa
Mamou...Landu Nzunzimbu
Nvouandou...Kanku Kasongo
Nzazi...Lokinda Mengi Feza
Mongali...Kalimazi (Riva) Lombume
Mama Dingari...Mazaza Mukoko
Cherie Bondowe...ujinga Mbuji Inabanza
Nganga, the Lawyer...Bwanando Ngimbi
Emoro, the Dwarf...Tumba (Emoro) Ayila
Grandpa Kalle...Pepe Kalle
Nvouandou's Chauffeur...Alamba Engongo