Review of Kinyarwanda (2011) by Cynthia V — 09 Apr 2011
Alrick Brownâ(TM)s debut film is a work of heart and desire, if not one of technical prowess. Set during the Rwandan genocide around 1994, Kinyarwanda winds through the tales of multiple characters as they struggle to survive the atrocities that surround them.
Brown noted that film was under a major time crunch, and was subsequently written in 5 weeks and filmed in just 16 days, with local Rwandans who were not trained actors. These facts shine through in times, as the story can be muddled and skips over some moments that could have added depth and richness to the story.
However, these facts also point to honesty of a movie that drives home the strength of love and protection; the empirical power of forgiveness that the country is notably basing their healing process on.
It certainly is a movie that knows where it wants to go, but takes some odd steps in getting there. And while not perfect, Kinyarwanda is powerful nonetheless.
This review of Kinyarwanda (2011) was written by Cynthia V on 09 Apr 2011.
Kinyarwanda has generally received positive reviews.
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