The movie ‘Kinyarwanda’ released in 2011 is a drama/history film set amid chaos where a young Tutsi woman and Hutu man fall in love, a soldier is striving for good while away from family, and a priest struggling with his faith. The film is set in various locations which we’d delve into. Notable characters like Cassandra Freeman, Edouard Bamporiki, and Cleophas Kabasita took part in this production. Let’s explore more interesting facts about this film and its backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in Kigali, Rwanda. Unfortunately, the exact dates of filming are not available. The beautiful sceneries you see in the film are all genuine sites from Kigali, bringing authenticity to the on-screen story.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Cassandra Freeman | Lt. Rose |
| Edouard Bamporiki | Emmanuel |
| Cleophas Kabasita | Francine |
| Mazimpaka Kennedy | Father Pierre |
| Hadidja Zaninka | Jean |
| Hassan Kabera | Ishmael |
| Abdallah Uwimana | The Imam |
| Marc Gwamaka | Patrique |
| Mutsari Jean | The Mufti of Rwanda |
| Kena Onyenjekwe | Sgt. Fred |
| Assumpta Micho | Miryam ‘The Witch’ |
| Ayuub Kasasa Mago | Father Bertrand |
| Watta Hezekis | Father Jean Claude |
| Munyantore Bashil | Head Ghanaian Soldier |
| Ibrahim Kasuiya | Shmael’s Father |
| Farida Uwimana | Shmael’s Mother |
| Ismael Dusengemuanga | Thierry |
| Ally Majaliwa | Michel (The Husband) |
| Daisy Batamuliza | Delphine |
| Linda Batamuliza | Nashida |
| Maida Umulisa | Nashida’s Mother |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie Kinyarwanda was awarded 4 wins and 7 nominations.
- The whole production gathered a total of 16 user reviews and 18 critic reviews.
- The cast consisted of numerous stars including, but not limited to, Cassandra Freeman who played Lt. Rose, Edouard Bamporiki who played Emmanuel, and Cleophas Kabasita who played Francine.
- Directing this film was Alrick Brown, also one among the writers of the film alongside Patricia Janvier and Ishmael Ntihabose.
- The film was produced under several production companies – Blok Box IMG, Cineduc Rwanda, Visigoth Pictures, and Commission Européenne.
- Kinyarwanda’s runtime was around 100 minutes.
- The film was shot in color with an aspect ratio of 2.35 : 1.
- The film was also known as 所有卢旺达人 in China and Киньярванда in Russia.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Kigali, Rwanda
- Latitude: -1.9440727
- Longitude: 30.0618851
- Place ID: ChIJl-fYjiWk3BkRyAsdQaU2K_M
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kigali, Rwanda
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
