Rafiki Fariala's 'Congo Boy' Screens at Cannes 2026
At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, Rafiki Fariala presented his autobiographical fiction film 'Congo Boy,' shot in the Central African Republic. The country's film industry, nearly nonexistent a decade ago, is now striving to emerge. The film's production highlights this nascent cinematic revival.
Key facts
- Film 'Congo Boy' by Rafiki Fariala is autobiographical fiction.
- The film was shot in the Central African Republic.
- It was presented at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026.
- The Central African Republic's film industry was nearly absent ten years ago.
- The country's cinema is now attempting to exist and grow.
Entities
Artists
- Rafiki Fariala
Institutions
- Cannes Film Festival
Locations
- Central African Republic