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RWANDA: BEYOND THE DEADLY PIT
A filmmaker honors his parents' murdered during the genocide.
Overview
Genre
Docu-Drama, Biography, Contemporary Issues, Human Rights, and Culture
Synopsis
A feature documentary about the filmmaker’s struggle to rebuild his family’s honor destroyed during the genocide. His personal memories are interwoven with other survivors at stadium. The film features a rare appearance of the filmmaker‘s parents murderers in a court case. Visually, contemporary footage enhances cinematic call for peace.
Stage
finished
Running time
100 minutes
Links
Official Website
RWANDA: BEYOND THE DEADLY PIT Official Website
Credits
Gilbert Ndahayo
... Director, Producer
Production Details
Prod. Co.
RWANDA: THE MOVIE
Country
Rwanda
Production years
2010
Locations
RWANDA, USA
Distribution Details
Release year
2011
Festivals
PAFF (2010), IDFA (2010), MAINE AFR FILM FEST (2010), SVAFF (2011)
Awards
BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE - NOMINATED (PAN AFRICAN FILM FEST/LOS ANGELES, 2010)
Language
KINYARWANDA
Subtitles
ENGLISH
Overview
Genre
Docu-Drama, Biography, Contemporary Issues, Human Rights, and CultureSynopsis
A feature documentary about the filmmaker’s struggle to rebuild his family’s honor destroyed during the genocide. His personal memories are interwoven with other survivors at stadium. The film features a rare appearance of the filmmaker‘s parents murderers in a court case. Visually, contemporary footage enhances cinematic call for peace.
Stage
finishedRunning time
100 minutesLinks
Official Website
RWANDA: BEYOND THE DEADLY PIT Official WebsiteCredits
Gilbert Ndahayo
... Director, Producer