More than a decade ago, Brazzaville was considered the worst city in the
world to live in. But beyond the war and suffering, there exists a
different side to the Congo.
The film makers (Enric Bach and Adria ) chose the Republic of Congo, seduced by the phenomenon of the ‘Sape’
(Society for the Advancement of Elegant people), a movement of fashion
lovers - known as the Sapeurs - who were born in Brazzaville and who
were, until recently, practically unknown.
Check out in this French video with English Subtitles:`the style and
good manners of Parisian dandies - men who placed particular importance
upon their appearance.
The Video is courtesy of Aljazeera; To get the full Documentary, click here
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