Hotel Rwanda Movie – “Hotel Rwanda” is a drama film released in 2004, based on the Rwandan genocide of 1994 between the Tutsi and Hutu.
This film was inspired by Paul Rusesabagina’s determination to save the lives of his family and over 1200 other refugees, providing them with a place to stay at Hotel Des Mille Collines.
The movie depicts genocide, political corruption, and the consequences of violence.
Directed by Terry George, the film was co-written by George and Keir Pearson and stars Don Cheadle and Sophie Okonedo as Hotelier Paul Rusesabagina and his wife Tatiana.
It was co-produced by United Artists and Lionsgate Films, among other companies, and distributed by United Artists theatrically and by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer for home media.
The film premiered in the United States on December 22, 2004, and February 4, 2005, and grossed over 23 million US dollars in domestic ticket sales.
It received numerous award nominations, including Academy Awards for Best Actor (Cheadle), Best Supporting Actress (Okonedo), and Best Original Screenplay.
The film also brought Rusesabagina fame and earned him many humanitarian awards, including the US Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, as well as US residency and Belgian citizenship.
Summary:
- Directed by: Terry George
- Written by: Keir Pearson, Terry George
- Produced by: Terry George, A. Kitman Ho
- Starring: Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix
- Cinematography: Robert Fraisse
- Edited by: Naomi Geraghty
- Music by: Afro Celt Sound System, Rupert Gregson-Williams, Andrea Guena
- Production Companies: United Artists, Lionsgate Films, Endgame Entertainment
- Distributed by: Entertainment Film Distribution (UK), MGM Distribution (USA), Mikado Film (Italy)
- Release dates: December 22, 2004 (USA), March 11, 2005 (Italy)
- Running time: 2 hours 1 minute
- Countries: USA, UK, South Africa, Italy
- Languages: English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Budget: USD 17.5 million
“Hotel Rwanda” is an inspiring movie about the Rwanda genocide, recommended for those who want to learn more about this tragic event.
