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A Sunday in Kigali (2006)

Movie ★ 7.4 118 min

Drama

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.

Robert Favreau Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 3, 2006
Runtime
118 min
Budget
$5.5M
IMDb
tt0463385
Country
Language
,
Studio
Equinoxe Films

Themes

Cast

Luc Picard Luc Picard Bernard Valcourt Fatou N'Diaye Fatou N'Diaye Gentille Céline Bonnier Céline Bonnier Élise Luck Mervil Luck Mervil Raphaël Maka Kotto Maka Kotto Manu Fayolle Jean Fayolle Jean Victor Léonce Ngabo Maurice Jean-Chris Banange Semutakirwa Modeste Erwin Weche D.J. Rock Mireille Metellus Mireille Metellus Agathe Natasha Muziramakenga Émerita Guy Thauvette Guy Thauvette Général Roméo Dallaire Luc Proulx Luc Proulx Père Louis Geneviève Brouillette Geneviève Brouillette Madame la Consule Louise Laparé Louise Laparé Francine Vincent Bilodeau Vincent Bilodeau Père Cardinal Alexis Martin Alexis Martin Lamarre Eric Kabanda Cyprien

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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 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.
Who directed A Sunday in Kigali?
A Sunday in Kigali was directed by Robert Favreau.
Who stars in A Sunday in Kigali?
A Sunday in Kigali stars Luc Picard, Fatou N'Diaye, Céline Bonnier, Luck Mervil.
When was A Sunday in Kigali released?
A Sunday in Kigali is a 2006 drama film.
Where can I watch A Sunday in Kigali?
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