The Day God Walked Away
Le jour où Dieu est parti en voyage
Synopsis
In 1994, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, during the first days of the Tutsi genocide. Jacqueline, a young Tutsi nanny, returns home, in her village, desperately looking for her children. When she finds them lying lifeless among the corpses, Jacqueline takes refuge in the forest, where she gradually sinks into madness...
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The Day God walked away / Le jour où Dieu est parti en voyage (2009) - Trailer English SubsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-11-25
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Van Leeuw
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Van Leeuw
- Original Title
- Le jour où Dieu est parti en voyage
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Mogho, Artémis Productions, Liaison Cinématographique, Minds Meet, RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Van Leeuw
Philippe Van Leeuw
Marc Koninckx
Department Leadership Roster
Philippe Van Leeuw
Director
Marc Koninckx
Director of Photography
Philippe Van Leeuw
Screenplay
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FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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What is The Day God Walked Away about?
In 1994, in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, during the first days of the Tutsi genocide. Jacqueline, a young Tutsi nanny, returns home, in her village, desperately looking for her children. When she finds them lying lifeless among the corpses, Jacqueline takes refuge in the forest, where she gradually sinks into madness...
Who directed The Day God Walked Away?
The Day God Walked Away was directed by Philippe Van Leeuw.
Who stars in The Day God Walked Away?
The principal cast of The Day God Walked Away includes Ruth Nirere, Afazali Dewaele, Lætitia Reva, Pierrick Le Pochat, Juliette Nsengiyumya.
When was The Day God Walked Away released and how long is it?
The Day God Walked Away was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Day God Walked Away?
The Day God Walked Away holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).