Kinyarwanda (film)

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Kinyarwanda
Written byAlrick Brown and Ishmael Ntithabose
Running time
1 hr 40 mins [1]

Kinyarwanda is a 2011 film based on the Rwandan genocide.

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Film

Based on true accounts, [2] the film consists of six interwoven tales several events happening as the genocide takes place. [3] [4] Mosques become a place of refuge, [5] and the taboo of interethnic marriage between a Hutu and a Tutsi is also depicted. [6]

Reception

Variety described the movie as "doubly disappointing", [7] while the African American Literature Book Club described it as a "brilliant directorial debut". [8]

Awards

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References

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  4. Kohn, Eric (2011-12-02). ""Kinyarwanda" Shows the Good and Bad of Cinematic Therapy". IndieWire. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  5. "'Kinyarwanda' wins big at 2011 Sundance Film Festival". The New Times | Rwanda. 2011-02-01. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
  6. "Ambitious film centers on Rwanda genocide". Reuters. 2011-01-28. Retrieved 2022-08-04.
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