BENI’MANA

A film by Marie-Clémentine DUSABEJAMBO

Rwanda, 2012. After the genocide against the Tutsis, community courts are set up to bring justice and reconciliation.
Vénéranda, a survivor, is convinced of the necessity of these trials. Despite the pressure, she organizes discussion sessions between victims and the families of the perpetrators.
But when she learns of her daughter’s unexpected pregnancy, she must confront her own contradictions and the darker parts of her past.

with

  • Clémentine U. NYIRINKINDI
  • Isabelle KABANO
  • Kesia Kelly NISHIMWE
  • Written by Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, in collaboration with Delphine Agut
  • Cinematography: Mostafa El Kashef
  • Editing: Nadia Ben Rachid
  • Sound: Eugène Safali
  • Original Music: Igor Mabano
  • Production Design: Ricardo Sankara
  • Color Grading: Eric Salleron
  • Sound Editing: Amélie Canini
  • Sound Mixing: Mélissa Petitjean
  • Produced by Ejo Cine LTD and Ogweli productions
  • Coproduced by Les Films du Bilboquet, Princess M productions ( Gabon ) and Duo Film (Norvège)
  • International Sales: MK2
  • Distribution : Ad Vitam

partenership

  • Canal+ International
  • TV5
  • CNC
  • Fonds Jeune Création de la Francophonie
  • Fonds Image de la francophonie
  • Groupe des Etats ACP
  • Union Européenne
  • Hubert Bals Fund
  • Red Sea Souk
  • Atelier de l'Atlas
  • Institut Gabonais de l'image et du son
  • Rwandan Film Office / Rwanda development board

news

  • Festival de Cannes 2026 - Un Certain Regard

projections and selections in Festivals

  • Cannes Film Festival 2026 - Un Certain Regard

awards

  • Red Sea Souk Post-Production Award, 2025
  • Filmmore Visual Effects & Post-Production In-Kind Award, 2025