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film written and directed by Djo Tunda Wa Munga. Starring Patsha Bay, Manie Malone, Fabrice Kwizera, Hoji Fortuna, Marlene Longage, Alex Herabo & Diplôme Amekindra, the film received 12 nominations and won 6 awards at the

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, making it the most awarded film in the history of the AMAA's up to that date. Its awards included Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Production Design. ''Viva Riva!'' also won at the 2011

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for Best African Movie. The film was notable for being the first Congolese film produced in the Democratic Republic of Congo in over 28 years.

Plot

The film takes place in Kinshasa during a fuel shortage crisis. Riva, a small-time thug arrives in his hometown with a truckload of fuel he has stolen from Cesar, an Angolan gangster who is hot on his trail. To track down Riva, Cesar blackmails a local military officer, the Commandant, who enlists the help of a local informant. Meanwhile, Riva becomes infatuated with Nora, the girlfriend of a local gangster named Azor. With the help of a local boy who earns his trust, Riva pursues Nora, setting off a chain of events that leads to deadly confrontations for nearly all the main characters.

Cast

* Patsha Bay - Riva * Manie Malone - Nora * Hoji Fortuna - Cesar * Fabrice Kwizera - Jason * Marlene Longage - The Commandant * Alex Herabo - J.M. * Diplôme Amekindra - Azor * Nzita Tumba - Mere Edo * Romain Ndomba - G.O. * Jordan N'Tunga - Anto * Tomas Bie - Jorge * Davly Ilunga - Joaquin * Joseph Kashala - Pere de Riva

Reception

Reviews from critics were largely positive, including from international media such as the ''New York Times'', ''The'' ''Hollywood Reporter'', ''Variety,'' ''Le Figaro,'' and ''Le Monde.'' On

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it has an approval rating of 87% based on reviews from 60 critics. The site's consensus states: "Vibrant and violent, Viva Riva is a stylish, fast-paced crime drama.". On

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it has a score of 65% based on 16 reviews.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Viva Riva 2010 films 2010 crime thriller films Democratic Republic of the Congo drama films 2010s French-language films Lingala-language films Best Film Africa Movie Academy Award winners Films set in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Films shot in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Best Cinematography Africa Movie Academy Award winners Best Production Design Africa Movie Academy Award winners African crime films