Our Lady of the Nile
Notre-Dame du Nil
Synopsis
Rwanda, 1973. In the prestigious catholic institute 'Notre-Dame du Nil', perched on a hill, young Rwandan girls study to become the elite of the country. In the process of graduating, they share the same dormitory, the same dreams, the same problems of teenage girls. But in every corner of the country as well as in the school there are deep antagonisms that will forever change the destiny of these young girls and the whole country.
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Our Lady of the Nile / Notre-Dame du Nil (2020) - Trailer (English Subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-03-09
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Amanda Mugabezaki
Virginia
Clariella Bizimana
Veronica
Albina Kirenga
Gloriosa
Belinda Rubango
Modesta
Malaika Uwamahoro
Immaculée
Pascal Greggory
Fontenaille
Ange Elsie Ineza
Frida
Kelly Umuganwa Teta
Goretti
Carole Trevoux
The Mother Superior
Alida Ngabonziza
Dorothée
Solange Ngabonziza
Godelive
Khadja Nin
The Queen
Florida Uwera
Narrator(voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 4, 2021
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Atiq Rahimi
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Atiq Rahimi
- Original Title
- Notre-Dame du Nil
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Rwanda
- Spoken Languages
- French, Kinyarwanda
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Chapter 2, Les Films du Tambour, Swoon Prod., France 2 Cinéma, Belga Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Atiq Rahimi
Ramata-Toulaye Sy, Atiq Rahimi, Scholastique Mukasonga
Thierry Arbogast
Hervé de Luze
Rani Massalha, Dimitri Rassam, Marie Legrand, Charlotte Casiraghi, Gladys Brookfield-Hampson
Department Leadership Roster
Ramata-Toulaye Sy
Screenplay
Atiq Rahimi
Director
Rani Massalha
Producer
Dimitri Rassam
Producer
Marie Legrand
Producer
Atiq Rahimi
Screenplay
Hervé de Luze
Editor
Charlotte Casiraghi
Producer
Thierry Arbogast
Director of Photography
Françoise Joset
Production Design
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Lady of the Nile
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What is Our Lady of the Nile about?
Rwanda, 1973. In the prestigious catholic institute 'Notre-Dame du Nil', perched on a hill, young Rwandan girls study to become the elite of the country. In the process of graduating, they share the same dormitory, the same dreams, the same problems of teenage girls. But in every corner of the country as well as in the school there are deep antagonisms that will forever change the destiny of these young girls and the whole country.
Who directed Our Lady of the Nile?
Our Lady of the Nile was directed by Atiq Rahimi.
Who stars in Our Lady of the Nile?
The principal cast of Our Lady of the Nile includes Amanda Mugabezaki, Clariella Bizimana, Albina Kirenga, Belinda Rubango, Malaika Uwamahoro.
When was Our Lady of the Nile released and how long is it?
Our Lady of the Nile was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Is Our Lady of the Nile based on a book or true story?
Our Lady of the Nile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Scholastique Mukasonga".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Our Lady of the Nile?
Our Lady of the Nile holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).