Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
Rated 7+ IMDb · 70%+ RT Little-known finds Curated by humans
ICYMI
2004 Movie
Dir. Terry George · Italy, South Africa · English, French
One of those movies which are actually good for your education; think of it as a book you can read in two hours. It is, however, a very well-cast and well-filmed book. Hotel Rwanda is brutal and disturbing, which is only reasonable since it tells the story of one of the most horrific times in recent history. Led by an astonishing performance from Don Cheadle, it is overwhelmingly sad but an absolute must-watch.
Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
"I can hardly think of another movie in which sheer intelligence and decency have been made to seem so attractive or effective."
— David Denby
Oscars
3 noms
Berlin
1 win
Golden Globes
3 noms
BAFTA
1 nom
SAG Awards
3 noms
WGA
1 nom
Nat. Board of Review
1 win
NYFCC
1 nom
European Film Awards
1 win
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