Congo River
2005, French. Directed by Thierry Michel.
Following the great explorers’ footsteps, “Congo River” takes us up one of the world’s greatest river basins, from its mouth to its source. All the way along its 2,716 miles, we pass places that testify to the country’s tumultuous history, and encounter the ghosts of those who shaped its destiny: Stanley, the explorer, Leopold II, the colonizer, Mobutu, the despot. We also cross paths with an entire people – boatmen guiding their dugout canoes, fishermen, traveling salesmen, military personnel and rebels, women and children – searching for light and dignity.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
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- Released
- 28 September 2005
- Original title
- Congo river, au-delà des ténèbres
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Thierry Michel, Thomas Cheysson
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Congo River runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
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Congo River isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 2005. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed Congo River?
Congo River (2005) was directed by Thierry Michel.