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Oscars: Rwanda Picks ‘Ben’Imana’ as Its First-Ever Best Int’l Feature Submission

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's debut feature, which explores the pursuit of justice and reconciliation for survivors of genocide in the East African country, premiered at Cannes where it won two awards.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 UTC.

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  1. Oscars: Rwanda Picks ‘Ben’Imana’ as Its First-Ever Best Int’l Feature Submission

  2. Why ‘You Can See Everything Everything’ Could Make Oscars History as First Doc Nominated for Best Picture

  3. Oscars: Democratic Republic Of Congo Selects ‘Rumba Royale’ For Best International Feature Film Race; The Fally Ipupa Starrer Is Country’s Second Ever Submission

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