Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo (2009)

Wherever war breaks out, men with guns rape. During the decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo possibly hundreds of thousands of women and girls were brutally raped. In WEAPON OF WAR military perpetrators unveil what lies behind this brutal behavior and the strategies of rape as a war crime. An ex-rebel explains how he raped. Like for many ex-soldiers, starting a normal life again is a struggle filled with trauma. In an attempt to reconcile with his past, he decides to meets one of his victims in an attempt to obtain forgiveness. Captain Basima is working as a priest in Congo's army and confronts perpetrators of rape. He urges them to change. Just like he did.

Director: Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Music: Jeroen Goeijers
Production: IF Productions
Country: Netherlands
Language: Kiswahili
Original Language: en

Keywords

rape, congo, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo about?
Wherever war breaks out, men with guns rape. During the decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo possibly hundreds of thousands of women and girls were brutally raped. In WEAPON OF WAR military perpetrators unveil what lies behind this brutal behavior and the strategies of rape as a war crime. An ex-rebel explains how he raped. Like for many ex-soldiers, starting a normal life again is a struggle filled with trauma. In an attempt to reconcile with his past, he decides to meets one of his victims in an attempt to obtain forgiveness. Captain Basima is working as a priest in Congo's army and confronts perpetrators of rape. He urges them to change. Just like he did.
Who directed Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo?
Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo was directed by Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen.
How long is Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo?
Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo?
Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo is a Documentary film.
Where was Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo produced?
Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo was produced in Netherlands.