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Imbabazi: The Pardon

Name: Imbabazi: The Pardon
Released: 2013

Imbabazi

2013

After years in prison for killings he committed during the Rwandan genocide, a man is released to face the man whose family he murdered — his own former best friend — and the wrenching possibility of forgiveness. A drama of guilt and reconciliation.

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Part of 6 Essential Films from Rwanda

This film is stop 2 of 6 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Rwanda. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

Watching this film stamps Rwanda in the 196 country film challenge.