Congo Boy
movie · Announced
View on VideBits →Bangui, Central African Republic. 17 year-old Robert dreams of a career in music, but civil war is tearing the country apart. When both his parents are thrown into prison, he is left to look after his four younger siblings on his own, juggling daily life, odd jobs, school exams and concert stages, determined to follow his dream.
Timeline
- 2026-08-11 — Announced: Congo Boy, an autobiographical and musical refugee drama directed by Rafiki Fariala, had its world premiere at Cannes Un Certain Regard.
Cast & crew
Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset · Gloria Ambacko · Dieufera Sana · Berthe Ngbolo · Pétruche Mbomba · Tommy Baron · Zara Lucie Dobo · Rosiana Kotozia · Rafiki Fariala · Hubert Ngbolo · Rafiki Fariala · Bossoro-Kiabale · Christy Djomanda Louba