Livia Simoka travels to the remote jungles of the Congo to live with a pygmy tribe, the Mbendjele, who are almost entirely cut off from the outside world
Livia captures a conflict between her hosts and a rival tribe. She also sees the theatrical rituals the Mbendjele practise to help laugh off adversity.
While the village lothario faces accusations of adultery, government officials announce a new road that's set to pass straight through the community