
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.
| Movie ID | 109087 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Luk Gubbels, Armand De Hesselle |
| Main cast | François Beukelaers, Marc Van Eeghem, Caroline Rottier, Mark Verstraete, Mark Peeters, Christine Bosmans, Chris Cauwenberghs, Veronique Waumans |
| Release date | 1 January 1986 |
| Release year | 1986 |
| Language | Dutch |
| Duration | 82 min (1h 22m) |
| Rating | 3.8 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | CinéTé bvba |
Director: Luk Gubbels, Armand De Hesselle
Writers: Bob Goossens
Top cast
François BeukelaersJean, de Congolees
Marc Van EeghemLouis
Caroline RottierNadia
Mark VerstraeteNep Jean
Mark PeetersRoger
Christine BosmansLucienne
Chris CauwenberghsGilbert
Veronique WaumansLouisette
Filip van LuchenenTheo
Dries WiemeJomme
Elie AertsGuy
Walter GrootaersStraatzanger
Werther van der SarrenArbeider
Rudi DelhemTaxi-chauffeur
Ben Van OstadeTaxi-chauffeur
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