# Shooting Dogs (2006)

> A priest and an idealistic teacher struggle to protect thousands of refugees as the Rwandan genocide closes around their besieged school.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4150

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Michael Caton-Jones
- Cast: John Hurt, Hugh Dancy, Dominique Horwitz, Nicola Walker, David Gyasi, Steve Toussaint, Clare-Hope Ashitey, Susan Nalwoga
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0420901/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, oppressive, urgent, historical reflection, serious film night

## Synopsis

A gripping portrayal of humanity's darkest hour during the Rwandan genocide.

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