Viva Riva!
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| Directed by | Djo Tunda Wa Munga |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Languages | Lingala French |
Viva Riva! is a 2010 Congolese crime thriller 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 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards, 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 MTV Movie Awards 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.