The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the second largest and third most populous country in Africa. With its tropical forests, the majestic river from which it takes its name, its mountains, plateaux and even volcanoes, it is a country that shows off nature in many different ways. Most of the population lives from agriculture, but the country's history and the violent conflicts of the last century have left it in a situation of poverty and inequality. After being a Belgian colony subjected to atrocities and the systematic plundering of its resources, the DRC gained independence on 30 June 1960, but came under the control of Mobutu Sese Seko. He renamed the country Zaire and established a violent dictatorship in which corruption became widespread and living conditions deteriorated. After two bloody wars between 1996 and 2002, relative stability was restored, with elections and an improving economic situation. Nevertheless, the DRC still faces problems of inequality, corruption, violence against women, armed militias and child soldiers. Our collection brings together films about the DRC and its history, as well as its culture, particularly its music, which is highly influential around the world.