Long Coat (2009)
Following the story of a genocide survivor as well as son of a killer, the film revolves around the meaning of an old coat and its symbolic value for the young boy’s dramatic past. (African Film Festival, New York)
Top billed cast
- Edouard BamporikiRugamba
- Ruth NirereClaire
- Drocella NyirabagandeHerena
- Fidele FatisukaPetero
- Kennedy MazimpakaYakobo
- Jimmy GateteShyaka
- Vincent GakwayaManzi
- Man MartinKamanzi
- Fidele KanamugireAfande
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