Backup Butembo
Director Elien Spillebeen
Countries Belgium
Duration 50 min
Synopsis
Backup Butembo tells the story of some extremely strong women in Eastern, Congo. The region has been disrupted by a bloody conflict for more than 15 years. In the town of Butembo a positive resistance is steadily growing. The people try to regain control over their lives and destiny. When the violence in and around Butembo is suddenly growing the citizens take action, even when their own lives are at stake.
Backup Butembo tells the story of some extremely strong women in Eastern, Congo. The region has been disrupted by a bloody conflict for more than 15 years. In the town of Butembo a positive resistance is steadily growing. The people try to regain control over their lives and destiny. When the violence in and around Butembo is suddenly growing the citizens take action, even when their own lives are at stake.