CONGO BOY | 27th French Film Festival
CONGO BOY| 27ª FESTA DO CINEMA FRANCÊS
Cinema 6€
Tuesday 6 October · 19:30
The first major co-production between the Central African Republic and the DR Congo, Rafiki Fariala's vibrant musical drama, premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes, follows Robert, a 17-year-old in Bangui who, amid war and his parents' imprisonment, finds in music a way to resist.
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 co-production 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, Robert, 17, sees his dream of becoming a musician threatened by war and by the imprisonment of his parents, 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, Seniors over 65