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Republic of the Congo2 Essential Films from Republic of the CongoStop 1 of 2

La Rançon d'une alliance

1974

In precolonial Congo, a fragile peace between two rival tribes rests on the arranged marriage uniting their ruling families — until an act of infidelity threatens to reignite a bloody feud. One of the Republic of the Congo's earliest features.

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Part of 2 Essential Films from Republic of the Congo

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