Congo Boy
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.
Festivals & awards
Cannes 2026, Un Certain Regard: Best Actor
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Press voices
«A warm, humane portrait of survival ... Gentle humanism and bursts of crowd-pleasing energy.» Screen Daily
«It has the panache to be a genuine crowd-pleaser ... An on-the-ground authenticity and visual vibrancy ... Always uplifts the audience towards optimism.» Cineuropa
«It’s impossible to listen to his songs and not move to the rhythm ... Director Rafiki Fariala shows a clear gift for crafting an engrossing story, bringing an excitingly new approach to an oft-told tale.» Next Best Picture
«Congo Boy brings something fresh to the genre.» International Cinephile Society