Movie

Tokende

1958 · 90 min

A stately, reverent travelogue of missionary life, rich in ceremony and landscape, that plays as earnest period propaganda rather than inquiry.

Overview: Tokéndè (“We Are Going”), directed by Gerard De Boe for the 1958 Brussels World Expo, offers a vivid look at the Catholic missions in Belgian Congo. From the perilous journeys of early missionaries to the building of stone churches and thriving schools, the film showcases both struggles and achievements. Audiences see local welcomes, choruses, vocational training, and classrooms in action, culminating in the profession of a Black nun and the ordination of a Black priest. A sweeping, visually rich tribute to missionary work, the film balances historical reconstruction with educational and cultural celebration.
How it feels: Earnest, warm and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Faith, colonialism, education, identity
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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