The Bride (2023)
Eva, a young Rwandan woman, dreams of attending medical school. But her aspirations are interrupted when she is kidnapped by a group of men as a part of the Guterura rite of enforced marriage. Abandoned by her family, she struggles to cope with the grim reality of her new life with her new husband Silas and his cousin. While Silas is away working, the two young women form a tender connection as they spend their days doing household chores, beading, making tea, and swapping family histories and memories of the genocide. Despite this newfound ally, Eva contemplates running away to a life of freedom.
Director: Myriam Uwiragiye Birara
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 73 min
Release Date: February 19, 2023
Cast
- Sandra Umulisa - Eva
- Aline Amike - Husband's cousin
- Daniel Gaga - Silas
- Fabiola Mukasekuru - Muhoza Zawadi
- Beatrice Mukandayishimiye
- Justine Musabyeyezu - Eva's mother
Screenplay
Cinematography: Bora Shingiro
Editing: Gashonga Ka Hangu
Production: Urugori Films
Country: Rwanda
Language: Kinyarwanda
Original Language: rw
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bride about?
- Eva, a young Rwandan woman, dreams of attending medical school. But her aspirations are interrupted when she is kidnapped by a group of men as a part of the Guterura rite of enforced marriage. Abandoned by her family, she struggles to cope with the grim reality of her new life with her new husband Silas and his cousin. While Silas is away working, the two young women form a tender connection as they spend their days doing household chores, beading, making tea, and swapping family histories and memories of the genocide. Despite this newfound ally, Eva contemplates running away to a life of freedom.
- Who directed The Bride?
- The Bride was directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara.
- Who stars in The Bride?
- The Bride stars Sandra Umulisa, Aline Amike, Daniel Gaga, Fabiola Mukasekuru, Beatrice Mukandayishimiye, Justine Musabyeyezu.
- How long is The Bride?
- The Bride has a runtime of 1h 13m (73 minutes).
- What genre is The Bride?
- The Bride is a Drama film.
- Where was The Bride produced?
- The Bride was produced in Rwanda.