A Sunday in Kigali
Originally released in 2006. A Sunday in Kigali is a drama film. directed by Robert Favreau.
Starring Luc Picard, Fatou N'Diaye, and Céline Bonnier
Synopsis
In April 1994, the middle-aged Canadian journalist Bernard Valcourt is making a documentary in Kigali about AIDS. He secretly falls in love for the Tutsi waitress of his hotel Gentille, who is younger than him, in a period of violent racial conflicts. When the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda begins, Bernard does not succeed in escaping with Gentille to Canada. When the genocide finishes in July 1994, Bernard returns to the chaotic Kigali seeking out Gentille in the middle of destruction and dead bodies.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (9 votes)
Budget
$5.5M
Production budget
Language
French
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $5,508,831
Production Companies
- Equinoxe Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Sunday in Kigali about?
In April 1994, the middle-aged Canadian journalist Bernard Valcourt is making a documentary in Kigali about AIDS. He secretly falls in love for the Tutsi waitress of his hotel Gentille, who is youn...
Who directed A Sunday in Kigali?
A Sunday in Kigali was directed by Robert Favreau.
How long is A Sunday in Kigali?
A Sunday in Kigali has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was A Sunday in Kigali released?
A Sunday in Kigali was released on March 3, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Sunday in Kigali?
The main cast of A Sunday in Kigali includes Luc Picard, Fatou N'Diaye, Céline Bonnier, Luck Mervil, Maka Kotto.