Congo Boy
movie · Released
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.
Release dates
- Trailer: 2026-08-04
Timeline
- 2026-11-25 — Released: TMDb status: Released
- 2026-11-25 — Release date set: Release date set to 2026-11-25
- 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.
- 2026-08-04 — Trailer: Trailer: CONGO BOY Trailer | TIFF 2026
Also confirmed: Casting, Director attached, Studio attached, Writer attached.
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