Sometimes in April

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Sometimes in April

TV-MA

2005

2h 19m

Drama

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A Hutu soldier (Idris Elba) tries to get his family to safety during the Rwandan genocide, while years later his brother stands trial for his actions.

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James Poniewozik

TIME Magazine

09/11/2018

April was unsparing, without being gratuitous, in showing how horrific yet casual the violence was, and Idris Elba (The Wire) was stunning as a Rwandan officer who came to see the light too late to save his mixed-ethnicity family.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

02/11/2006

B+

Opts for a broader canvas [than Hotel Rwanda] both in time and space, exchanging a strong dramatic center for increased depth of detail and insight.

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Ed Morales

The Nation

06/28/2021

Peck has shown us the horrors of late-stage decolonization and postcolonialism.

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Andrea Chase

Killer Movie Reviews

03/15/2005

5/5

a powerful and effective piece of filmmaking. Full of sadness and a fair amount of anger [yet] not vitriolic.

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kvzhdist T

@RT47638012 Jun 21

One of the most unforgettable movies I've seen. Potent, captivating and unflinching. At times the low-budget filmography is distracting, but it is nevertheless a must-see.

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Me A

@RT76032046 03/11/2024

Terrifying, intense, and deeply sad...this is a portrayal of humanity at both its worst and its best. Better than any movie made regarding the Rwandan genocide in my opinion.

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05/07/2021

Great movie but SAD!!!!

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09/11/2018

the most heartbreaking film i've ever seen, it's so overwelming !

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05/15/2016

A great movie despite the unimaginable, despicable, cowardly events it brought to my attention.. Loved and appreciated this movie like I did Hotel Rwanda.

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felipe q

@RT31065268 10/28/2013

Excelente filme assistam !

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Synopsis

A Hutu soldier (Idris Elba) tries to get his family to safety during the Rwandan genocide, while years later his brother stands trial for his actions.

Director: Raoul Peck
Producer: Daniel Delume
Screenwriter: Raoul Peck
Production Co: HBO Films, Velvet Film
Rating: TV-MA (L|S|V)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
Runtime: 2h 19m
Sound Mix: Surround

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