UK / USA / Italy / South Africa,
2004, 121 min
Directed by:
Terry GeorgeCinematography:
Robert FraisseCast:
Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Nick Nolte, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Mothusi Magano, Joaquin Phoenix, Cara Seymour, Jean Reno, David O'Hara, Tony Kgoroge, Fana Mokoena (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Ten years ago, as the country of Rwanda descended into madness, one man made a promise to protect the family he loved--and ended up finding the courage to save over 1200 people. Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager in Rwanda, secretly used his position and intelligence to shelter over a thousand refugees during the genocide crisis. While the rest of the world closed its eyes, Paul opened his heart to prove that the human spirit can make us stronger than we’d ever imagine. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2005 - Don Cheadle (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 2005 - Sophie Okonedo (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2005 - Keir Pearson, Terry George (Best Original Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2006 - Keir Pearson, Terry George (Best Original Screenplay)
European Film Awards
- 2005 - Andrea Guerra, Rupert Gregson-Williams (Best Composer)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2006 - Terry George (Best Non-American Film)
Golden Globes
- 2005 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2005 - Don Cheadle (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2005 - Andrea Guerra, Wyclef Jean (Best Original Song)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2005 - Best Picture
- 2005 - Don Cheadle (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2004 - Don Cheadle (Best Actor)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2004 - Terry George (People's Choice Award)