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.
Directors: Luk Gubbels, Armand De Hesselle.
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François Beukelaers as Jean, de Congolees |
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Marc Van Eeghem as Louis |
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Caroline Rottier as Nadia |
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Mark Verstraete as Nep Jean |
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Mark Peeters as Roger |
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Christine Bosmans as Lucienne |
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Chris Cauwenberghs as Gilbert |
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Veronique Waumans as Louisette |
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Filip van Luchenen as Theo |
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Dries Wieme as Jomme |
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Elie Aerts as Guy |
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Walter Grootaers as Straatzanger |
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Werther van der Sarren as Arbeider |
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Rudi Delhem as Taxi-chauffeur |
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Ben Van Ostade as Taxi-chauffeur |
| Directing | Luk Gubbels | Director |
| Directing | Armand De Hesselle | Director |
| Directing | Stijn Coninx | Assistant Director |
| Writing | Bob Goossens | Dialogue |
| Writing | Bob Goossens | Story |
| Crew | Willy Stassen | Cinematography |
| Camera | Danny Hiele | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Chris Verbiest | Editor |
| Sound | Juul Goris | Sound |
| Sound | De Kreuners | Music |
| Art | Hubert Pouille | Decorator |
| Costume & Make-Up | Frieda Dauphin | Costumer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ariane Lebalgue | Makeup & Hair |
| Production | Dirk Impens | Production Manager |