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2004 · 122 min · PG-13

Hotel Rwanda

Directed by Terry George · Drama, History, War

Hotel Rwanda (2004) is a Drama film, directed by Terry George set in Kigali during the 1990s. It runs 122 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A survival, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, family & loyalty, and survival run throughout.

Composer
Andrea GuerraMartin RussellRupert Gregson-Williams
Cinematography
Robert Fraisse
Cast
Don CheadleSophie OkonedoNick NolteFana MokoenaDesmond DubeHakeem Kae-KazimTony KgorogeCara Seymour

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Kigali
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
Freedom & OppressionFamily & LoyaltySurvival
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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