A Sunday in Kigali
Un dimanche à Kigali
Synopsis
In April 1994, the middle-aged Canadian journalist Bernard Valcourt is making a documentary in Kigali about AIDS. He secretly falls in love for the Tutsi waitress of his hotel Gentille, who is younger than him, in a period of violent racial conflicts. When the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda begins, Bernard does not succeed in escaping with Gentille to Canada. When the genocide finishes in July 1994, Bernard returns to the chaotic Kigali seeking out Gentille in the middle of destruction and dead bodies.
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Luc Picard
Bernard Valcourt
Fatou N'Diaye
Gentille
Céline Bonnier
Élise
Luck Mervil
Raphaël
Maka Kotto
Manu
Fayolle Jean
Victor
Léonce Ngabo
Maurice
Jean-Chris Banange Semutakirwa
Modeste
Erwin Weche
D.J. Rock
Mireille Metellus
Agathe
Natasha Muziramakenga
Émerita
Guy Thauvette
Général Roméo Dallaire
Luc Proulx
Père Louis
Geneviève Brouillette
Madame la Consule
Louise Laparé
Francine
Vincent Bilodeau
Père Cardinal
Alexis Martin
Lamarre
Eric Kabanda
Cyprien
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 8, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Favreau
- Screenplay & Story
- Gil Courtemanche, Robert Favreau
- Original Score
- Jorane
- Original Title
- Un dimanche à Kigali
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Budget
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Equinoxe Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Favreau
Gil Courtemanche, Robert Favreau
Jorane
Pierre Mignot
Hélène Girard
Lyse Lafontaine, Michel Mosca
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Favreau
Director
Pierre Mignot
Director of Photography
Lyse Lafontaine
Producer
Michel Mosca
Producer
Hélène Girard
Editor
Jorane
Original Music Composer
André-Line Beauparlant
Production Design
Gil Courtemanche
Screenplay
Robert Favreau
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Sunday in Kigali
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What is A Sunday in Kigali about?
In April 1994, the middle-aged Canadian journalist Bernard Valcourt is making a documentary in Kigali about AIDS. He secretly falls in love for the Tutsi waitress of his hotel Gentille, who is younger than him, in a period of violent racial conflicts. When the genocide of the Tutsis by the Hutus in Rwanda begins, Bernard does not succeed in escaping with Gentille to Canada. When the genocide finishes in July 1994, Bernard returns to the chaotic Kigali seeking out Gentille in the middle of destruction and dead bodies.
Who directed A Sunday in Kigali?
A Sunday in Kigali was directed by Robert Favreau.
Who stars in A Sunday in Kigali?
The principal cast of A Sunday in Kigali includes Luc Picard, Fatou N'Diaye, Céline Bonnier, Luck Mervil, Maka Kotto.
When was A Sunday in Kigali released and how long is it?
A Sunday in Kigali was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for A Sunday in Kigali?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Sunday in Kigali was composed by Jorane.