CultureRwanda’s big-screen moment: Historic Cannes win sparks creative boom

Rwandan cinema is enjoying an unprecedented level of attention after a landmark Cannes success. In May last year, Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo’s film Ben'Imana won the Caméra d’Or, becoming the first Rwandan feature to receive the prize. The victory has energized a local film scene that is flourishing. Restored cinemas in Kigali, an open-air festival and a new generation of filmmakers all reflect the momentum.

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