# Sometimes in April (2005)

> A harrowing, multi-perspective drama that gives intimate human scale to Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and its long aftermath.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9915

## Facts

- Runtime: 140 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Raoul Peck
- Cast: Idris Elba, Carole Karemera, Pamela Nomvete, Oris Erhuero, Fraser James, Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga, Cleophas Kabasita, Noah Emmerich
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0400063/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, mournful, politically urgent, serious historical viewing, human rights film discussion

## Synopsis

A haunting portrayal of humanity's darkest hour during a brutal civil conflict in Rwanda.

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