Congo Boy | 27th French Film Festival
CONGO BOY | 27ª FESTA DO CINEMA FRANCÊS
Cinema 6€
Sunday 4 October · 16:00
In Bangui, 17-year-old Robert sees his dream of becoming a musician threatened by war and his parents' imprisonment, which leaves him caring alone for his four siblings. This vibrant musical drama, premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, earned Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset the Best Actor award.
Synopsis Congo Boy, Rafiki Fariala Central African Republic, France, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, 2026, 90’, Drama, Portuguese subtitles Starring: Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset, Christy Djomanda Louba, Rosiana Kotozia, Gloria Ambacko The first major coproduction between the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this vibrant musical drama premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes. In Bangui, 17-year-old Robert sees his dream of becoming a musician threatened by war and by his parents' imprisonment, which leaves him caring alone for his four siblings. Between school, odd jobs and concerts, he finds in music a way to resist. A warm and deeply human portrait that finds poetry in the chaos of war. Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset delivers a performance that earned him the Best Actor award at Cannes. Screenplay: Rafiki Fariala, Tommy Baron Production: Unité, Kiripifilms, Karta Films, Makongo Films Distribution: Films4You Prices General - 6€ Reduced mobility - 6€ Discounts Unemployed, young people and seniors over 65