Munyurangabo

Name: Munyurangabo
Genre: Drama
Released: May 29, 2009
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 78
Cast: Edouard B. Uwayo, Eric Ndorunkundiye, Etienne Rugazora, Jean Marie Vianney Nkurikiyinka, Jean Pierre Harerimana

2009

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Film Movement | Release Date: May 29, 2009 | Not Rated

Starring: Edouard B. Uwayo, Eric Ndorunkundiye, Etienne Rugazora, Jean Marie Vianney Nkurikiyinka, Jean Pierre Harerimana, Jean-Pierre Aimé Harerimana, Jeff Rutagengwa, Narcicia Nyirabucyeye, Pierre Claver Kayitsinga

Summary: After stealing a machete from a market in Kigali, Munyurangabo and his friend, Sangwa, leave the city on a journey tied to their pasts. Munyurangabo wants justice for his parents who were killed in the genocide, and Sangwa wants to visit the home he deserted years ago. Though they plan to visit Sangwa's home for just a few hours, the boysAfter stealing a machete from a market in Kigali, Munyurangabo and his friend, Sangwa, leave the city on a journey tied to their pasts. Munyurangabo wants justice for his parents who were killed in the genocide, and Sangwa wants to visit the home he deserted years ago. Though they plan to visit Sangwa's home for just a few hours, the boys stay for several days. From two separate tribes, their friendship is tested when Sangwa's wary parents disapprove of Munyurangabo, warning that "Hutus and Tutsis are supposed to be enemies." [Film Movement]… Expand

Director: Lee Isaac Chung

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 97 min

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RogerEbert.com Roger Ebert

It is in every frame a beautiful and powerful film — a masterpiece. Read full review

Wesley Morris

The finished film, which was completed in about 11 days, has the tidiness and optimism of a fable. But it showcases certain hard facts of life in a war-torn country whose scars have yet to heal. Read full review

A.O. Scott

What is most impressive is the care with which Mr. Chung manages this risky undertaking. He seems to have made this film above all by listening and looking. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Chung goes to such effort to avoid melodrama — predictable, artificial or over-the-top confrontations — that Munyurangabo never alters its sedate, almost somnambular pacing. Read full review

Ray Bennett

Earnest and slow, the film takes time to reveal its intentions and the result is worthy but not engaging. Read full review

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