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The Congo Dandies

"Living in poverty and spending a fortune to look like a million dollars"

2015-11-16 en 26m
Documentary
“La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price.

Director

Natalya Kadyrova

Camera Operator

Aleksey Posysaev

Editor

Karina Melikyan

Producer

Oksana Boychuk

Writer

Natalya Kadyrova

tradition africa travel fashion

Status

Released

Countries

  • Congo

Companies

  • RT Documentary