Congo Boy

Directed by Rafiki Fariala

2026 · Central African Republic, France, Democratic Republic of Congo, Italy · Sango, French, Lingala, Swahili · Music, Drama, Black + African Diaspora, War

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Synopsis

Drawing upon director Rafiki Fariala’s own experience as a displaced Congolese finding purpose in art, this rousing character study follows a young man trying to care for his family while forging his own path as a rapper in Bangui.

Programming note from tiff.net. Matched to TMDB on title and director (Congo Boy, 2026).