Set during the civil war in Rwanda, when Hutu tribesmen massacred almost one million Tutsis. A Hutu hotel owner, married to a Tutsi, ends up providing a hiding place for 1000 Tutsis, while violence rages outside. The UN took a passive stance while the blood flowed. The film has numerous award nominations and wins, and comes in at number 89 on the IMDB's Top 250 list at the time of writing.
120 minutes, Mature Accompaniment under 13 (Violence) Drama, War, On the Art Circuit.
Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix
Director
Terry George
Screenplay
Keir Pearson, Terry George
Music
Rupert Gregson-Williams, Andrea Guerra, Martin Russell, Jerry Duplessis
Cinematography
Robert Fraisse
Sound formats
Dolby Digital, DTS
Soundtrack
Not available
Made in
2004
Produced by
Kigali Releasing Limited, Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa, Inside Track Films, Lions Gate Films Inc., Mikado Films S.r.l., Miracle Pictures, United Artists
