Katanga Business

2009 · Thierry Michel

At a glance

Katanga Business is a 2009 documentary film directed by Belgian filmmaker Thierry Michel. It examines the mining industry in Katanga Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The film runs for 120 minutes and is in French. It is listed as a production from Belgium and France. For viewers interested in documentary films about mining and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the film centers on an industry and a specific region rather than a broad overview of the country. Its subject, director, release year and runtime provide a concise starting point for deciding whether it fits a class, screening or personal watchlist. The available details identify the film as a feature-length documentary; they do not specify particular mines, companies, people or events covered.

Who it is for

This film may suit viewers studying mining in Katanga Province or seeking French-language documentary films directed by Thierry Michel.

What is good

Focuses on mining in Katanga Province
Directed by Thierry Michel
120-minute runtime is listed
French-language film from Belgium and France

What to know first

The listed language is French

Verdict

Katanga Business focuses on the mining industry in Katanga Province and runs for two hours. Its regional subject and French language may help viewers decide whether it fits their interests.

Details

Year: 2009wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime: 120 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director: Thierry Michelwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country: Belgium, Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb: tt1381067wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

Listed on DocumentaryTube

Documentaries of the 2000s in 20264066 listed
Documentaries Directed by Thierry Michel4 listed

Sources

wikidata.org/wiki/Q3193916· checked 3 Oct 2026
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katanga_Business· checked 2 Oct 2026