Rebelle
War Witch

Rachel Mwanza
Rebelle by Kim Nguyen
CAN 2012, Competition
© Rebelle - le film

Rebelle by Kim Nguyen
CAN 2012, Competition
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Ralph Prosper, Rachel Mwanza, Serge Kanyinda
Rebelle by Kim Nguyen
CAN 2012, Competition
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Serge Kanyinda, Rachel Mwanza
Rebelle by Kim Nguyen
CAN 2012, Competition
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Rebelle by Kim Nguyen
CAN 2012, Competition
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Kim Nguyen
Rebelle by Kim Nguyen
CAN 2012, Competition
Told throughout from the perspective of an adolescent girl, the film – shot in authentic locations in Congo and cast mainly with non-professional actors – visualises the horrors of civil war and the suffering of children and civilians. Realistic images are interspersed with dream sequences which are rooted in African legends and which resonate with infinite grief about hardship and misery. Despite all the horrors she encounters, Komona proves to be a beacon of hope for a continent yearning for peace and humanity.
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The film crew
The film is the last official Competition entry of 2012.
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012

Ralph Prosper, Rachel Mwanza, Kim Nguyen
The two actors and the director on the podium.
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012

Kim Nguyen, Rachel Mwanza
The director and his leading actress.
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012

Kim Nguyen, Rachel Mwanza
The director and the actress before the premiere.
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012

Rachel Mwanza
The leading actress from Kongo´s capital Kinshasa.
Rebelle · Competition · Berlinale Palast · Feb 17, 2012

Rachel Mwanza
The film was casted mainly with non-professional actors, as is the leading role of Komona.
Rebelle · Competition · Berlinale Palast · Feb 17, 2012

Rachel Mwanza
The actress has been awarded for her role as Komona.
Rebelle · Competition · Closing Gala · Silver Bear · Feb 18, 2012

Rachel Mwanza, Jake Gyllenhaal
The actor is handing over the award to his colleague.
Rebelle · Competition · Closing Gala · Silver Bear · Feb 18, 2012

Rachel Mwanza
The actress with her award.
Rebelle · Competition · Closing Gala · Silver Bear · Feb 18, 2012

Rachel Mwanza
The happy award winner.
Rebelle · Competition · Closing Gala · Silver Bear · Feb 18, 2012

Alain Bastien
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012
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Rachel Mwanza
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012
© Gerhard Kassner / Berlinale

Kim Nguyen
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012
© Gerhard Kassner / Berlinale

Mizinga Mwinga
Rebelle · Competition · Feb 17, 2012
© Gerhard Kassner / Berlinale
Marie-Claude Poulin, Rachel Mwanza, Kim Nguyen, Alain Bastien, Pierre Even
Rebelle
Competition · Press Conference · Feb 17, 2012
Marie-Claude Poulin, Rachel Mwanza, Kim Nguyen, Alain Bastien, Pierre Even
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Competition · Red Carpet · Feb 17, 2012