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Congorama (2006)An eccentric Belgian inventor travels to Québec to search for his family, which uncovers a secret history between two seemingly unrelated people. Director:Philippe FalardeauWriter:Philippe Falardeau |
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Michel Roy
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Paul Ahmarani | ... |
Louis Legros
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Hervé Roy
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Claudia Tagbo | ... |
Alice Roy
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Priest
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Lorraine Pintal | ... |
Lucie
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Arnaud Mouithys | ... |
Jules Roy
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Guy Pion | ... |
Germain Collignon
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Janine Sutto | ... |
Sister Lafrance
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Marie Brassard | ... |
Madeleine Longsdale
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Henri Chassé | ... |
Energy Minister
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Jules Philip | ... |
Man in Alcove
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Mireille Bailly | ... |
Lawyer
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Carlo Ferrante | ... |
TV Host
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Jean-Luc Couchard | ... |
Journalist
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Michel, the Belgian son of a paralyzed writer, husband of a Congolese refugee, and father of a future tennis champion, is an erratic inventor misunderstood by his employer. At age 41, he learns that he was born secretly in a barn in Québec, in the town of Sainte-Cécile, and given up for adoption shortly afterward. In the summer of 2000, Michel goes there and finds a sleepy village that soon makes him want to run back home. There, he meets a man who drives a car with a technologically advanced hybrid engine. On their way back to Montréal, an accident changes their lives forever, and what is uncovered will challenge the very future of the automotive industry. Welcome to "Congorama." Written by Philippe Falardeau
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Language:
FrenchRelease Date:
17 January 2007 (Belgium) See more »Box Office
Budget:
$5,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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My husband and I saw this film at the Cleveland International Film Festival. I originally wanted to see another movie since the description of Congorama didn't interest me. But we ended up compromising on this one and it was a great choice. It really surprised me because it wasn't just about his inventions, but his mid-life identity crisis- due to the fact that he discovers he was adopted. This film is definitely worth the ticket price. I really enjoyed the unique story and the subtle twists in plot. This movie was written well. It left just enough questions for my husband and I to talk about Congorama the whole way home. There are a couple funny points in the film, especially with the main character "stuck in a rut." I believe that Olivier Gourmet did a great job of playing Michel, the inventor/engineer who just can't get a break. Sitting in the theater, I genuinely felt like I knew him from watching his story unfold. His inventions were actually decent... Who wouldn't want a solar-powered "Turtle Trotter" lawn mower? I'd buy it!