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Rwanda Submits 'Ben'Imana' as First-Ever Oscar Entry
Rwanda has made history by submitting its first-ever entry to the Academy Awards' international feature race, choosing Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo’s acclaimed film 'Ben'Imana'. The movie follows a Rwandan village dealing with the legacy of the 1994 genocide. After premiering in the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, the film won the prestigious Camera d'Or and Fipresci prizes. It has since traveled to the Toronto and London film festivals.