Rwanda Submits 'Ben'Imana' as First-Ever Oscar Entry
Key Takeaways
- Rwanda submits its first-ever Oscar entry for best international feature.
- The film 'Ben'Imana' was directed by Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo.
- It previously won the Camera d'Or and Fipresci prizes at the Cannes Film Festival.
- The story deals with the lingering aftermath of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Rwanda is entering the Oscars international feature race for the first time with Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s acclaimed debut feature, 'Ben'Imana'. The film is set in a Rwandan village struggling to heal years after the genocide against the Tutsi.
Starring Isabelle Kabano and featuring a largely Rwandan crew, the movie explores deep themes of forgiveness, community, and historical trauma. Following its success at Cannes and other global festivals, it is slated for theatrical releases in the U.K. and the U.S.
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