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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.

Release: 1986-01-01
Runtime: 82 min
Rating: 3.8 / 10
Cast
François Beukelaers
François Beukelaers
Jean, de Congolees
Marc Van Eeghem
Marc Van Eeghem
Louis
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Caroline Rottier
Nadia
Mark Verstraete
Mark Verstraete
Nep Jean
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Mark Peeters
Roger
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Christine Bosmans
Lucienne
Chris Cauwenberghs
Chris Cauwenberghs
Gilbert
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Veronique Waumans
Louisette
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Filip van Luchenen
Theo
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Dries Wieme
Jomme
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Elie Aerts
Guy
Walter Grootaers
Walter Grootaers
Straatzanger
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Werther van der Sarren
Arbeider
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Rudi Delhem
Taxi-chauffeur
Ben Van Ostade
Ben Van Ostade
Taxi-chauffeur