Congo 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Director
- Marius Holst
- Networks
- ZDF/Arte, Friland, DO Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Congo?
Topic: Film "Congo" (2018). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 26, 2018
- Original language
- NO
- Origin
- Norway
- Studios
- ZDF/Arte, Friland, DO Productions
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, History
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10 from 32 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~128 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- ZDF/Arte, Friland, DO Productions
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Topic: Film "Congo" (2018).
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Title: Congo (also known as Mordene i Kongo).
Release Year: 2018.
Genre: Drama, Crime, and History.
Director: Marius Holst.
Producers: Christian Fredrik Martin, Asle Vatn, and Marlow De Mardt (South African).
Cast: Aksel Hennie, Tobias Santelmann, Ine F. Jansen, Anthony Oseyemi.
Runtime: 2h 8m.
Plot: In the spring of 2009, two Norwegian adventurers, Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland, are accused of killing their hired chauffeur just before crossing into the eastern Congo. This leads to a manhunt that creates a political and diplomatic headache.
Release Date (Norway): 10/26/2018.
Congo is a 2018 Norwegian crime film directed by Marius Holst. The film, also released theatrically as Mordene i Kongo
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“A gripping exploration of drama and crime that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Congo worth watching?
Congo holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 32 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Crime for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Congo and when was it released?
Congo is a feature film with a runtime of 128 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.
Who directed Congo?
Congo was directed by Marius Holst.
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