Echoes Beneath The Hill
Synopsis
Set in 1994 Rwanda, on the verge of the genocide against the minority Tutsi. Jeanne, 10, a daredevil girl, is searching for her pet goat. During this final quest of childhood amid the warmth of family, days full of play, and calming mountain winds, she is exposed to new realities about her ethnicity.
Top Cast
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Afrika Filmfestival 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aimé Octave
- Screenplay & Story
- Aimé Octave, Manon Poelman
- Original Score
- Seppe Roosen
- Original Title
- Echoes Beneath The Hill
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Release Date
- 31/01/2026
- Spoken Languages
- Kinyarwanda
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Royal Institute of Theatre, Cinema and Sound
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aimé Octave
Aimé Octave, Manon Poelman
Seppe Roosen
Clarence Haakmat
Anton Nicasy
Nora Essalama
Department Leadership Roster
Aimé Octave
Director
Nora Essalama
Producer
Clarence Haakmat
Director of Photography
Anton Nicasy
Editor
Aimé Octave
Screenplay
Manon Poelman
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Echoes Beneath The Hill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Echoes Beneath The Hill about?
Set in 1994 Rwanda, on the verge of the genocide against the minority Tutsi. Jeanne, 10, a daredevil girl, is searching for her pet goat. During this final quest of childhood amid the warmth of family, days full of play, and calming mountain winds, she is exposed to new realities about her ethnicity.
Who directed Echoes Beneath The Hill?
Echoes Beneath The Hill was directed by Aimé Octave.
Who stars in Echoes Beneath The Hill?
The principal cast of Echoes Beneath The Hill includes Francine Uwihirwe, Bolce Cyiza, Celestin Gakwaya, Clementine Uwimana, Siridion Habiyambere.
When was Echoes Beneath The Hill released and how long is it?
Echoes Beneath The Hill was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Echoes Beneath The Hill?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Echoes Beneath The Hill was composed by Seppe Roosen.