Congo Express (1986)
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.
- Date of release
- 1986-01-01
- TMDB
- 3.8 / 10 (4)
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Luk Gubbels, Armand De Hesselle
Casting
- François Beukelaers — Jean, de Congolees
- Marc Van Eeghem — Louis
- Caroline Rottier — Nadia
- Mark Verstraete — Nep Jean
- Mark Peeters — Roger
- Christine Bosmans — Lucienne
- Chris Cauwenberghs — Gilbert
- Veronique Waumans — Louisette
- Filip van Luchenen — Theo
- Dries Wieme — Jomme
- Elie Aerts — Guy
- Walter Grootaers — Straatzanger
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