The Congo Murders

Synopsis

In the spring of 2009, two Norwegians, Joshua French and Tjostolv Moland, cross the border into eastern Congo. A few days later, news spreads that their hired driver has been found murdered. After several nights on the run in the vast Congolese jungle, they are captured and sentenced to death. When Tjostolv Moland, after four long years in prison, is found dead in his cell, Joshua French is suspected of the manslaughter of his best friend. Through the encounter with the broken-down Joshua French, the film takes us on a journey back to a murder mystery surrounded by widespread speculation. "Kongofallet" evolves into a political and diplomatic symbol that for a long time seemed unsolvable.

Production Facts

Director: Marius Holst
Script writer: Nikolaj Frobenius
Producers: Christian Fredrik Martin, Asle Vatn
Production company: Friland Produksjon, co-producer Garagefilm International.