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Hotelli Ruanda

Original title: Hotel Rwanda
  • 20042004
  • K-15K-15
  • 2h 1m
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Don Cheadle, Nick Nolte, Joaquin Phoenix, Mosa Kaiser, Sophie Okonedo, Ofentse Modiselle, and Mathabo Pieterson in Hotelli Ruanda (2004)
Don Cheadle reveals why playing Paul Rusesabagina in 'Hotel Rwanda' changed his life forever and helped him to become an influential activist.
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Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, houses over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, Africa.Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, houses over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, Africa.Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, houses over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in Rwanda, Africa.

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357K
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    • Terry George
    • Keir Pearson
    • Terry George
  • Stars
    • Don Cheadle
    • Sophie Okonedo
    • Joaquin Phoenix
    • Terry George
    • Keir Pearson
    • Terry George
  • Stars
    • Don Cheadle
    • Sophie Okonedo
    • Joaquin Phoenix
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 711User reviews
    • 158Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Top rated movie #209
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars

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    Don Cheadle, Mosa Kaiser, Sophie Okonedo, Ofentse Modiselle, and Mathabo Pieterson in Hotelli Ruanda (2004)
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    Don Cheadle
    Don Cheadle
    • Paul Rusesabagina
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Tatiana Rusesabagina
    Joaquin Phoenix
    Joaquin Phoenix
    • Jack Daglish
    Xolani Mali
    • Policeman
    Desmond Dube
    Desmond Dube
    • Dube
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    Hakeem Kae-Kazim
    • George Rutaganda
    Tony Kgoroge
    • Gregoire
    Rosie Motene
    • Receptionist
    Neil McCarthy
    • Jean Jacques
    Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole
    • Head Chef
    • (as Kid Sithole)
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • Colonel Oliver
    Fana Mokoena
    Fana Mokoena
    • General Bizimungu
    Jeremiah Ndlovu
    • Old Guard
    Lebo Mashile
    Lebo Mashile
    • Odette
    Antonio David Lyons
    Antonio David Lyons
    • Thomas Mirama
    Leleti Khumalo
    Leleti Khumalo
    • Fedens
    Kgomotso Seitshohlo
    • Anais
    Lerato Mokgotho
    • Carine
      • Terry George
      • Keir Pearson
      • Terry George
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    • Trivia
      The screenwriter spent one year writing the first draft of the script. During the process, he called the Rwandan embassy in DC. The woman who picked up the phone was a survivor who stayed at the Milles Collines Hotel.
    • Goofs
      The land now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo is called "Congo" in the movie. From 1971 until 1997, the country was officially called Zaire and would have been named as such in formal references. However, this area was known as Congo from 1877 to 1971. It would not be unusual for a character to refer to it as "Congo" out of habit or custom.
    • Quotes

      Paul Rusesabagina: I am glad that you have shot this footage and that the world will see it. It is the only way we have a chance that people might intervene.

      Jack: Yeah and if no one intervenes, is it still a good thing to show?

      Paul Rusesabagina: How can they not intervene when they witness such atrocities?

      Jack: I think if people see this footage they'll say, "oh my God that's horrible," and then go on eating their dinners.

      [pause]

      Jack: What the hell do I know?

    • Crazy credits
      Part of the profits from this film shall go to The Rwandese Survivors Fund.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 (2005)
    • Soundtracks
      Umqombothi
      Written by Attie Van Wyk & Chicco Twala
      Performed by Yvonne Chaka Chaka
      Published by Universal Music Publishing Ltd. on behalf of Tela Music
      Courtesy of Universal Records

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    10/10
    One of the most inspiring films I've ever seen.
    I have just seen this film and have to say I am deeply moved by it. The premise of the film is about one mans struggle to do the right thing at when everything around him is going wrong.

    Don Cheadle is the best African American actor out there. His passion and heart was so strong that moved me almost to tears. There is a definite wish here to let this story to be known to the world.

    Its powerful and provocative in its indirect and subtle jabs at the west for not intervening into such a horror that took place in Rwanda.

    Very well made and directed. Please see this and let it inspire you as it did me - to try cultivate selfless actions.

    Thanks, Ricky Thind
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    • Dec 16, 2004

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    • Why did the International community allow this massacre to occur?

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2005 (Finland)
      • United Kingdom
      • South Africa
      • Italy
      • United States
      • Metropolitan Filmexport (France)
      • MGM/United Artists (United States)
      • English
      • French
      • Kinyarwanda
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    • Filming locations
      • Rwanda
    • Production companies
      • United Artists
      • Lions Gate Films
      • Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa
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    • 2 hours 1 minute
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      • Dolby Digital

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