The Bride
Synopsis
Eva, a young Rwandan woman, dreams of attending medical school. But her aspirations are interrupted when she is kidnapped by a group of men as a part of the Guterura rite of enforced marriage. Abandoned by her family, she struggles to cope with the grim reality of her new life with her new husband Silas and his cousin. While Silas is away working, the two young women form a tender connection as they spend their days doing household chores, beading, making tea, and swapping family histories and memories of the genocide. Despite this newfound ally, Eva contemplates running away to a life of freedom.
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FNC 2023 | The Bride (Myriam Birara)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-19
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
- Screenplay & Story
- Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
- Original Title
- The Bride
- Country of Origin
- Rwanda
- Spoken Languages
- Kinyarwanda
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Urugori Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
Bora Shingiro
Gashonga Ka Hangu
Myriam Uwiragiye Birara, Kivu Ruhorahoza
Department Leadership Roster
Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
Director
Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
Writer
Bora Shingiro
Director of Photography
Gashonga Ka Hangu
Editor
Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
Producer
Kivu Ruhorahoza
Producer
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What is The Bride about?
Eva, a young Rwandan woman, dreams of attending medical school. But her aspirations are interrupted when she is kidnapped by a group of men as a part of the Guterura rite of enforced marriage. Abandoned by her family, she struggles to cope with the grim reality of her new life with her new husband Silas and his cousin. While Silas is away working, the two young women form a tender connection as they spend their days doing household chores, beading, making tea, and swapping family histories and memories of the genocide. Despite this newfound ally, Eva contemplates running away to a life of freedom.
Who directed The Bride?
The Bride was directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara.
Who stars in The Bride?
The principal cast of The Bride includes Sandra Umulisa, Aline Amike, Daniel Gaga, Fabiola Mukasekuru, Beatrice Mukandayishimiye.
When was The Bride released and how long is it?
The Bride was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.