BEN’IMANA at Gasteig HP8: A Moving Film Drama about Memory and Reconciliation
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BEN’IMANA: An Immersive Cinematic Experience at the African Film Days Munich
On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the Gasteig HP8 in Munich will screen Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo's feature film BEN’IMANA. The screening begins at 6:15 PM and takes the audience into a complex story about memory, responsibility, family, and the difficult search for reconciliation.
Between Past and Present
Rwanda in 2012: Vénéranda, a survivor of the genocide, leads conversations between victims and the families of the perpetrators. Her work navigates the tension between personal grief, societal processing, and the desire for a new coexistence.
A Turning Point Within the Family
When Vénéranda learns about her daughter's unplanned pregnancy, her previous understanding of responsibility and forgiveness is shaken. BEN’IMANA connects the great historical dimension with an intimately told family story and focuses on the emotional consequences that societal conflicts leave across generations.
Strong Cinematic Language and International Perspective
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo directs her first feature film with a precise sensitivity for characters, gaps, and unspoken feelings. The film was created as an international co-production from Gabon, Rwanda, France, and Norway, lasts 101 minutes, and will be shown in the original version with subtitles.
The dramatic power of BEN’IMANA is born from the connection between personal encounter and historical reality. Dialogues, glances, and silent moments carry the tension, while the cinematic orchestration makes the inner conflicts of the characters visible. The result is a concentrated concert experience in a figurative sense: no loud effect, but a sustainably resonating audiovisual composition.
Part of the African Film Days Munich
The screening is part of the 16th African Film Days Munich, taking place from October 17 to 18, 2026, at Gasteig HP8. The festival presents stories and perspectives of African filmmakers and promotes cultural exchange as well as the dismantling of media stereotypes.
Conclusion: Cinema that Leaves Questions Open
BEN’IMANA invites the audience to experience an emotionally dense, socially relevant drama about memory, family ties, and reconciliation. Those wishing to discover African cinema and experience a multifaceted film story in a concentrated live atmosphere will find a special festival evening at the projector of Gasteig HP8.
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