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Birds Are Singing in Kigali (2017)

5.220171h 53mPL
DramaHistory

Directed by Joanna Kos-Krauze

Rating

5.2/10

Runtime

1h 53m

Language

PL

Release

September 22, 2017

Director

Joanna Kos-Krauze

Official Trailer

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Overview

We meet ornithologist Anna in 1994 just as genocide is raging in Rwanda, perpetrated by the majority Hutus against the Tutsis. Anna manages to save the daughter of a colleague whose family has been murdered, and she takes her to Poland. But the woman returns to Rwanda to visit the graves of her love...

Cast

Jowita Budnik

Jowita Budnik

Anna Keller

Eliane Umuhire

Eliane Umuhire

Claudine Mugambira

Witold Wieliński

Witold Wieliński

Witek

Ciza Remy Muhirwa

Ciza Remy Muhirwa

Jean Paul

Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara

Herve Kimenyi Rutaremara

Sebastian

Didacienne Nibagwire

Didacienne Nibagwire

Marie-Christine

Anna Ilczuk

Anna Ilczuk

Katarzyna Falska

Aleksander Mikołajczak

Aleksander Mikołajczak

colonel

Jerzy Gudejko

Jerzy Gudejko

Jan

Maciej Tomaszewski

Maciej Tomaszewski

clerk

Wiesław Cichy

Wiesław Cichy

officer

Bolesław Abart

Bolesław Abart

Horst Keller

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Birds Are Singing in Kigali (2017), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

We meet ornithologist Anna in 1994 just as genocide is raging in Rwanda, perpetrated by the majority Hutus against the Tutsis. Anna manages to save the daughter of a colleague whose family has been murdered, and she takes her to Poland. But the woman returns to Rwanda to visit the graves of her loved ones. The director originally worked on the movie with her husband Krzysztof Krauze (My Nikifor – Crystal Globe, KVIFF 2005), but after his death in 2014 she eventually finished this challenging picture alone.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Birds Are Singing in Kigali. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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