• THE THINGS WE DON’T SAY

    Directed by Ornella Mutoni
    United Kingdom/Rwanda | 21 minutes | California Premiere | THE HISTORY OF US

Thirty years after the genocide, a group of young Rwandans confront buried family secrets and inherited trauma. Guided by therapist Emilienne, they come together to break cycles of pain and begin healing the wounds passed down through generations.

film details

Director: Ornella Mutoni
Producers: Ornella Mutoni, Clair Maleney
Cinematographers: Kivu Ruhorahorza
Editor: Maria Marrone
Music: Tanya Auclair
Country: United Kingdom/Rwanda
Language: in Kinyarwanda and French with English subtitles
Year: 2024
Running Time: 21 minutes
Premiere Status: California Premiere
Contact Email: omutoni@gmail.com

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