Congo Express
Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot
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.
Run Time
1h 22m
Original Title
Congo Express
Genre
Drama
Country
TBA
Language
Dutch
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Official Release Date
January 1, 1986
Available ViaTheatrical Release
Creators & Producers
Top Billed Cast
François Beukelaers
Marc Van Eeghem
Mark Verstraete
Chris Cauwenberghs
Walter Grootaers
Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap