Movie Description
Congo Express
(1986)Overview
The story centers on Jean (François Beukelaers)—an ex-colonial and former mercenary—and his girlfriend Nadia, who together run the tavern. The bar serves as a gloomy crossroads where three different generations of patrons intersect. As these lonely individuals drink and collide, they confront each other's unfulfilled dreams, romantic illusions, hidden desires, and sudden outbursts of aggression. Trapped between their past actions and what could have been, the characters struggle with profound miscommunication. The film blends dark melancholy with sharp injections of humor, tracking a complex web of human relationships where everyone is simultaneously the hunter and the prey.
Featured Crew
- Director : Luk Gubbels,Armand De Hesselle
- Editor : Chris Verbiest
- Cast : François Beukelaers,Marc Van Eeghem,Caroline Rottier,Mark Verstraete,Mark Peeters,Christine Bosmans,Chris Cauwenberghs,Veronique Waumans,Filip van Luchenen,Dries Wieme,Elie Aerts,Walter Grootaers,Werther van der Sarren,Rudi Delhem,Ben Van Ostade
Cast
Jean, de Congolees
Louis
Nadia
Nep Jean
Roger
Lucienne
Gilbert
Louisette
Theo
Jomme
Guy
Straatzanger
Arbeider
Taxi-chauffeur
Taxi-chauffeur
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Facts
Original TitleCongo Express
Status Released
Release Information
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1986-01-01
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 22m
Production CompaniesCinéTé bvba,Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap
Genres
- Drama
