Surviving the Congo River: A Journey Like No Other

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On the Congo River, a perilous journey unfolds. At the helm of a giant raft, as large as a football field, Captain Aimé and his crew attempt to transport 220 tree trunks across hundreds of kilometers, from Kisangani to Kinshasa. Bound together by simple cables, these logs form a fragile yet essential vessel for the local economy.

Onboard, danger is constant: injuries, sudden storms, treacherous sandbanks… Yet, this raft is also a last hope for the poorest travelers, who use it to reach the capital, lacking the means for any other passage.

On land, the struggle is no less harsh. With no real public transport, travelers cram into overloaded freight trucks, enduring broken roads and extreme conditions. A grueling odyssey, reflecting the daily hardships along Africa’s greatest river.

Director : Antoine BODDAERT; Guillaume LHOTELLIER

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In the morning I was in a bad mood. It's already afternoon and I'm watching these brave people.
I realised how lucky I am.

rolandhatta

My life ain’t easy but every time I watch these videos I’m grateful. I pray for these ppl. May God bless them all

shenealfrancine

I watch these to remind myself of how easy my life really is and how I have no right to complain.

robertcronin

This is heart-wrenching. See them I realise how small my struggles are. Most importantly they still thank God despite their hardships. May God have mercy and bless them.

joysonthomas

On days where I don't feel like getting up to hustle at life... I gotta watch videos like these. Truly blessed if you're born in a first world country.

daroniousmaximus

These people have a hard life! God bless these warrior people. Anderson Brasil 🇧🇷

andersonsousa

Thanks for this informative works! It has changed how i view life. As a Kenyan citizen i realize how lucky i am despite having struggles of my own!🙏🇰🇪💯.
As for the people in these videos, never give up. Just continue building your nations and communities!

mwangimukuha

Thank you for this documentary film. I travelled 31 days between Kisangani and Kinshasa in 2007 as part of research for Congo River Mission. God bless.

MrJohhnycongo

Gloria the grandmother is an absolute legend for doing what she’s doing!! She doesn’t have to take care of her granddaughter but she does. She’s making an incredible hone journey to make money to feed and shelter themselves. I wish there was some way I could help her 😢

SammyHasIt

Está vida si es muy dura de vivir, sin comodidad o lujos, pobre jente, y todavía cantan, hay que aprender de ellos. 😅😅Saludos desde Puebla México

JaimeSolano-rk

The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of natural resources, yet its people face extreme poverty, conflict, and hardship every day. Corruption, violence, and a lack of basic infrastructure make life incredibly difficult. Many people struggle to access clean water, education, and healthcare—things that we often take for granted in Europe.

Living in a European country, despite its problems, is a huge privilege. We have rights, stability, opportunities, and access to essential services that millions in Congo can only dream of. It’s a reminder to be grateful for what we have and to appreciate the opportunities that life in a developed country provides.

alex-jm

16:26 This is so beautiful! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ Iam in tears! Love from Christian brother from India

RebornInChrist

soy de republica dominicana de unos de los barrios mas pobre, y ver este video me hiso llorar

walkivallejo

Ini sy akui sangat hebat. Manusia perkasa yg sanggup mengarungi tantangan rintangan alam juga kondisi ekonomi yg berat. BRAVO TO FOR YOU

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