Congo Boy
Synopsis
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 History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rafiki Fariala
- Screenplay & Story
- Rafiki Fariala, Tommy Baron, Boris Lojkine
- Original Score
- Rafiki Fariala, Lillo Morreale
- Original Title
- Congo Boy
- Country of Origin
- Central African Republic, Congo, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French, Lingala, Sango, Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Makongo Films, Kiripifilms, UNITÉ, Karta Film
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset
Robert
Christy Djomanda Louba
Espérance
Pétruche Mbomba
Daniel
Rosiana Kotozia
Aurélie
Gloria Ambacko
Jacqueline
Dieufera Sana
César
Hubert Ngbolo
The Father
Zara Lucie Dobo
Zara
Bossoro-Kiabale
The Colonel
Berthe Ngbolo
The Mother
Miguel Mbiguimale
100$
Blessing Diaba
Showrunner
Ludmila Fada
Hermine
Eudes Gadzo
Veyzo
Archippe Marvine
KMJ
Japhet Koundjia
KMJ
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rafiki Fariala
Rafiki Fariala, Tommy Baron, Boris Lojkine
Rafiki Fariala, Lillo Morreale
Adrien Lallau
Cesar Simonot, Xavier Sirven
Boris Lojkine, Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino, Danièle Incalcaterra
Department Leadership Roster
Rafiki Fariala
Director
Adrien Lallau
Director of Photography
Cesar Simonot
Editor
Xavier Sirven
Editor
Boris Lojkine
Producer
Rafiki Fariala
Writer
Tommy Baron
Writer
Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino
Producer
Danièle Incalcaterra
Producer
Raïhanatou Ibrahim
Costume Design
Rafiki Fariala
Original Music Composer
Lillo Morreale
Original Music Composer
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
CONGO BOY Trailer | TIFF 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-04
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Congo Boy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Congo Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Congo Boy about?
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.
Who directed Congo Boy?
Congo Boy was directed by Rafiki Fariala.
Who stars in Congo Boy?
The principal cast of Congo Boy includes Bradley Fiomona Dembeasset, Christy Djomanda Louba, Pétruche Mbomba, Rosiana Kotozia, Gloria Ambacko.
When was Congo Boy released and how long is it?
Congo Boy was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Congo Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Congo Boy was composed by Rafiki Fariala, Lillo Morreale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Congo Boy?
Congo Boy holds official age classifications: DE: 12.