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Nyiragitwa: Daughter of Sacyega

Partner: Rwanda Talents

Director: Fiston Mudacumura
Filmmaker's profile

In 17th century Rwanda, Nyiragitwa rebels against early marriage, choosing to breed cows for wealth. She defies tradition to marry, embracing love and destiny amidst war and prejudice.

Details

Duration: 10min.

Country: Rwanda

Language: Rwanda

Year: 2023

Genre: Animation

Topic: Action, Biography, Coming of age, Feminism, Gender, History, Wealth, Women, Youth

Cast & Crew

Director: Fiston Mudacumura

Production company: Mudacumura Publishing House

Writer: Fiston Mudacumura

Cinematographer: Willy Ssewagaba

Editor: Gaelle Ndongozi

Actors: Nyiragitwa: Devothe Nyiramana , Ndamyumugabe: Gasore Gaston Patrick , Chief Sacyega: Darius Nsanzimana , Muheto: Darius Nsanzimana , Munyantore: Fiston Mudacumura , Ribakare: Fiston Mudacumura , Mariza: Pascaline Uwizeyimana , Nyiragahamanyi: Pascaline Uwizeyimana

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