Congo Express

Congo Express

1986
1h 22m
3.8

3.8/10

4 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: NL

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Production Information

Production Companies
CinéTé bvba Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap
Spoken Languages
Dutch

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1986
Status Released
Language NL
IMDb ID tt0221089

Cast

François Beukelaers
François Beukelaers

Jean, de Congolees

Marc Van Eeghem
Marc Van Eeghem

Louis

Caroline Rottier
Caroline Rottier

Nadia

Mark Verstraete
Mark Verstraete

Nep Jean

Mark Peeters
Mark Peeters

Roger

Christine Bosmans
Christine Bosmans

Lucienne

Chris Cauwenberghs
Chris Cauwenberghs

Gilbert

Veronique Waumans
Veronique Waumans

Louisette

Filip van Luchenen
Filip van Luchenen

Theo

Dries Wieme
Dries Wieme

Jomme

Elie Aerts
Elie Aerts

Guy

Walter Grootaers
Walter Grootaers

Straatzanger

Key Crew

Luk Gubbels
Director
Armand De Hesselle
Director

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