Rent Hotel Rwanda (2004)
3.9 of 5 from 790 ratings
1h 57min
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- Synopsis:
- Ten years ago some of the worst atrocities in the history of mankind took place in the country of Rwanda and in an era of high-speed communication and round the clock news, the events went almost unnoticed by the rest of the world. In only three months, one million people were brutally murdered. In the face of these unspeakable actions, inspired by his love for his family, an ordinary man summons extraordinary courage to save the lives of over a thousand helpless refugees, by granting them shelter in the hotel he manages.
- Actors:
- Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix, Xolani Mali, Desmond Dube, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Tony Kgoroge, Rosie Motene, Neil McCarthy, Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole, Nick Nolte, Fana Mokoena, Jeremiah Ndlovu, Lebo Mashile, Antonio David Lyons, Leleti Khumalo, Kgomotso Seitshohlo, Lerato Mokgotho, Mosa Kaiser, Mathabo Pieterson
- Directors:
- Terry George
- Writers:
- Keir Pearson, Terry George
- Studio:
- Entertainment In Video
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
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- Release Date:
- Unknown
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Reviews (11) of Hotel Rwanda
Challenging and moving - Hotel Rwanda review by Swambi
You wouldn't expect a film depicting clearly the genocide in Rwanda to leave such a good impression - but it certainly did for me, despite my being totally averse to any gratuitous violence. This film was an accurate, and extremely well acted and filmed recreation of the moving story of a man of conscience and faith who saved over a thousand refugees, at great risk to his own life. It shows clearly the unwillinglness of the West to take any action to protect the innocent, despite airlifting troops in to rescue whites. To me it was a damning inditement of the lack of concern for the innocent victims, which we can see being repeated again in places like Darfur. The music is great, and the human interaction keeps you involved right up to the last minute - and without giving too much away, I do like happy endings!
6 out of 7 members found this review helpful.
hearttouching - Hotel Rwanda review by CP Customer
i was really griped with the story which as you get into the movie is very heartbreaking watchin the things that really did happen in rwanda.
3 out of 3 members found this review helpful.
Forgotten History - Hotel Rwanda review by CP Customer
For some of us that were fortunate not to remember this event it should be seen to be beleived what attrocities were commited at this time in our history and to see that these people were left on their own when no-one else would help.
Also the sacrifices people made to help each other.
Remarkable film great acting not to be missed.
2 out of 2 members found this review helpful.