When was Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat released?

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat was released on 11 September 2024.

Where can I watch Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat online?

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is available on Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.

Is there a Hindi trailer for Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?

No verified Hindi trailer for Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.

What is the rating of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 75 votes.

Who directed Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) was directed by Johan Grimonprez.

How long is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat runs for 2h 30m.

Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat

Name: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Released: 2024-09-11
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Patrice Lumumba, Louis Armstrong, Nikita Khrushchev, Dizzy Gillespie, Andrée Blouin

7.7(75)20242h 30m4

Documentary

History

Music

Jazz and decolonization are intertwined in a powerful narrative that recounts one of the tensest episodes of the Cold War.

TMDB
7.7/10
75 votes

Status: Released
Budget: —
Box office: $311.5K
Language: Arabic

central intelligence agency (cia)
war crimes
cold war
congo
coup d'etat
belgium
fidel castro
colonisation
torture
genocide
united nations
u.s. embassy

Top billed cast

Andrée BlouinSelf (archive footage)

Conor Cruise O’BrienSelf (archive footage)

Dwight D. EisenhowerSelf (archive footage)

In Koli Jean BofaneSelf

Gamal Abdel NasserSelf (archive footage)

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United StatesUS
- PremiereSundance Film Festival22 Jan 2024
- PremiereMoMA Documentary Fortnight29 Feb 2024
- PremiereCleveland International Film Festival10 Apr 2024
- PremiereSarasota Film Festival11 Apr 2024
- PremiereSan Francisco International Film Festival25 Apr 2024
- PremiereChicago DOC10 Film Festival5 May 2024
- PremiereSeattle International Film Festival15 May 2024
- PremiereCinetopia Film Festival / DC/DOX Film Festival15 Jun 2024
- PremiereCamden International Film Festival13 Sept 2024
- PremiereNew/Next Film Festival4 Oct 2024
- PremiereHamptons International Film Festival13 Oct 2024
- PremiereMontclair Film Festival19 Oct 2024
- PremiereFilmColumbia Film Festival21 Oct 2024
- PremiereAFI Fest25 Oct 2024
- PremiereVirginia Film Festival30 Oct 2024
- TheatricalNR1 Nov 2024
- Digital / OTTNR7 Jan 2025
United KingdomGB
- PremiereBFI London Film Festival15 Oct 2024
- Digital / OTT1230 Dec 2024
AustraliaAU
- PremiereSydney Film Festival7 Jun 2024
- PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival12 Aug 2024
- TheatricalM13 Feb 2025
- PremiereCastlemaine Documentary Film Festival6 Jul 2025
CanadaCA
- PremiereVancouver International Film Festival26 Sept 2024
ArgentinaAR
- PremiereBuenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema18 Apr 2024
AustriaAT
- PremiereViennale Film Festival22 Oct 2024
- Theatrical3 Apr 2025
BelgiumBE
- PremiereDocville International Documentary Film Festival20 Mar 2024
- Theatrical11 Sept 2024
BrazilBR
- PremiereRio de Janeiro International Film Festival6 Oct 2024
- Theatrical30 Jan 2025
BulgariaBG
- PremiereSofia Film Festival17 Mar 2024
CzechiaCZ
- PremiereJi.hlava International Documentary Film Festival25 Oct 2024
FranceFR
- TVà 23h20 sur Arte•tv26 Jun 2025
- Theatrical1 Oct 2025
GermanyDE
- PremiereFilmfest Hamburg27 Sept 2024
- Theatrical166 Feb 2025

Frequently asked questions

When was Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat released?: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat was released on 11 September 2024.
Where can I watch Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat online?: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is available on Kino Film Collection, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?: No verified Hindi trailer for Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 75 votes.
Who directed Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat (2024) was directed by Johan Grimonprez.
How long is Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat?: Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat runs for 2h 30m.

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