France released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Mono ), English ( Subtitles ), Italian ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Brazza is the story of the exploration of what will become French Equatorial Africa, the story of a -- literally -- barefoot idealist, French by choice rather than by birth, set on spreading the Republican gospel of civilization, of abolishing slavery, confronting a world of ruffians, (then already rich Anglo-Saxons), a lay missionary perfectly played by Robert Dare?ne. The storyteller is another idealist, Le?on Poirier, proud of his sobriquet "The African." A story so full of candour may bring out disbelieving smiles, if not outright anger. It is therefore particularly interesting to listen to the powerful and scathing analysis presented by Eric Deroo, a specialist on colonial history. And, finally, comments by two Bate?ke?s who, in spite of their witty and sometimes angry analysis of the film, admit to feeling a measure of respect for the character of Brazza. ...Brazza or the epic of Congo ( Brazza ou l'épopée du Congo )