"Rumba Royale" Screening and Q&A

As part of the DC Francophonie Cultural Festival, the Embassy of Belgium invites you to a screening of "Rumba Royale" a historical drama set in pre-independence Congo.

After the film, co-director and co-writer Hamed Mobasser will sit for a Q&A session, followed by a small reception with Belgian beer!

Synopsis:
Set in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) in 1959, “Rumba Royale” follows a photographer drawn into the city’s most exclusive nightclub as Congo approaches independence. Inside the club, music, politics, and desire collide, with rumba mirroring the tensions of a society on the verge of change.
The film will be in French with English subtitles.
This event is organized in partnership with Embassy of France - La Maison Française.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Doors will open at 6:00 PM Please allow extra time for security check-in.

You will need a valid photo ID and your Eventbrite ticket (printed or ready on your phone). Please remember that for security purposes, the name on the ticket must match the name on the ID. If you have not entered the names of your plus-ones, you can still edit your ticket directly on Eventbrite via your computer.

There will be no on-site parking. We encourage you to use taxi, ridesharing, or public transportation.

For security reasons, Embassy staff and security services cannot allow large bags, umbrellas, backpacks, or bike helmets to be brought onto Embassy grounds. The security team reserves the right to confiscate any items deemed inappropriate.

Doors Open at 6:00 PM.

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