Cédric Gerbehaye / Agence VU for Geo
The Congo River
The majestic Congo River, the second largest river in the world after the Amazon, is the spine of the country with the same name, forming a link between the Katanga mines, the equatorial forest and the capital city, Kinshasa. As a waterway leading inland, it played a critical role during colonization, and is the only route across the country from the Swahili-speaking East to the West where both the Lingala language and Belgian colonial forces spread along the river banks. Here is a journey into the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo shortly before the country celebrates half a century of independence.
Interactive Map
Just click on the interactive map of the city of Perpignan above to go to the location finder of all the exhibitions, screenings and key addresses for this year's Visa pour l'Image.