Imfura, is a 2017 Rwandan documentary short film directed by Samuel Ishimwe and co-produced by Daniel Schweizer and Jean Perret for Haute École d'Art et de Design (HEAD) and Imitana Productions.[1][2] The film stars Moses Mwizerwa in lead role along with Kijyana Yves and Nyirababikira Hadidja in supportive roles.
| Imfura | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Samuel Ishimwe |
| Written by | Samuel Ishimwe |
| Produced by | Haute École d'Art et de Design (HEAD) Imitana Productions |
| Starring | Moses Mwizerwa Kijyana Yves Nyirababikira Hadidja |
| Cinematography | Samuel Ishimwe |
| Edited by | Samuel Ishimwe |
| Music by | Eugène Safali |
Release date |
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Running time | 36 min. |
| Countries | Rwanda Switzerland |
| Language | Kinyarwanda |
The film received positive reviews and won several awards in international film festivals.[3] It became the first Rwandan production to be included in the competition of Berlinale Shorts. The short won the Silver Bear Jury Price at Berlin International Film Festival.[4]
Plot edit
The film deals with a story set in a post-genocide Rwanda.[5]
Cast edit
- Moses Mwizerwa as Gisa
- Kijyana Yves as Gahigi
- Nyirababikira Hadidja as Seraphina
References edit
- ^ "Film File: Imfura". berlinale. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Imfura by Samuel Ishimwe". Swiss Films. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
- ^ "Imfura". africanfilmny. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "Samuel Ishimwe: Director, Rwanda". Luxor African Film Festival. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ "The first rwandan director at berlinale". indie-mag.com. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
