A review by valodniece
Congo Inc.: Bismarck's Testament by In Koli Jean Bofane

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A very illuminating look on the history and present day reality of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and how it has been brutalized by the imperialist powers. Which is why it bothers me that the Bad White Guy was for some reason Lithuanian - Lithuania is not and has not, from what I've been able to find, part of the MONUSCO mission, and is a country that's also experienced recent imperialist and colonialist violence. So such a portrayal is offensive to Eastern Europeans who have no involvement in the region. Better to have this character be Belgian or French or from some other imperialist state.