Birds Are Singing in Kigali (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2017, Birds Are Singing in Kigali is a drama film directed by Krzysztof Krauze, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. We meet ornithologist Anna in 1994 just as genocide is raging in Rwanda, perpetrated by the majority Hutus against the Tutsis. Anna manages to save the daughter of a colleague whose family has been murdered, and she takes her to Poland. But the woman returns to Rwanda to visit the graves of her loved ones. The director originally worked on the movie with her husband Krzysztof Krauze (My Nikifor – Crystal Globe, KVIFF 2005), but after his death in 2014 she eventually finished this challenging picture alone.
Who’s in it. Birds Are Singing in Kigali stars Jowita Budnik as Anna Keller, Eliane Umuhire as Claudine Mugambira, Witold Wieliński as Witek and Ciza Remy Muhirwa as Jean Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Birds Are Singing in Kigali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Birds Are Singing in Kigali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Birds Are Singing in Kigali tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Where can I watch Birds Are Singing in Kigali (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Birds Are Singing in Kigali change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Birds Are Singing in Kigali worth watching?
- Birds Are Singing in Kigali holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Birds Are Singing in Kigali?
- Birds Are Singing in Kigali stars Jowita Budnik, Eliane Umuhire, Witold Wieliński, Ciza Remy Muhirwa and Didacienne Nibagwire.
- When was Birds Are Singing in Kigali released?
- Birds Are Singing in Kigali was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.