Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat (OmdU diverse)

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BE/ FR/ NL 2024; D: Johan Grimonprez; 150 min.

In the 1960s, as more and more African countries dared to rebel against the European colonial powers, the USA and its allies intervened in an unconventional way: Jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone are sent to Africa as advertising media for the Western world. A fast-paced montage of archive footage and music.

In the 1960s, many African countries fought for their independence from the European colonial powers. While the Soviet Union and other socialist countries supported decolonization, the USA and its Western allies were sceptical. They were primarily interested in the mineral resources over which they wanted to retain control. The USA sends jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong and Nina Simone to African countries to promote the West, while at the same time figures such as Malcolm X and other jazz artists show solidarity with the independence movement.

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Price information:

Admission €9.50 / reduced: €7.50