Congo Express
01/01/1986
1h 22m



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.
Cast


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
Werther van der Sarren
Arbeider
Rudi Delhem
Taxi-chauffeur


Ben Van Ostade
Taxi-chauffeur
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