by Collectif Faire-part • 2022 • DR Congo, Belgium

Filmmakers Paul Shemisi and Nizar Saleh embark on a journey from the Democratic Republic of Congo to Germany to screen their latest film. However, during a layover in Angola, their trip takes a harrowing turn when airport authorities question the authenticity of their documents. Believing they are being escorted to a hotel to await their return flight home, Paul and Nizar soon realise they are, in fact, being taken to an illegal detention center.

Their testimony offers a stark and unsettling look at the harsh realities faced by Congolese artists attempting to travel freely. This gripping account is juxtaposed against serene images of clouds drifting past an airplane window, highlighting the unsettling reality that unrestricted travel remains a right not afforded to everyone.