Underplayed Gems

Ben'Imana (2026)

Ben'Imana poster
Directed by
Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo
Genre
drama film
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How it feels

The film follows people in Rwanda as they navigate daily life and personal relationships. Their choices and connections shape their futures.

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What happens

Ben'Imana is a 2026 drama film directed by Marie Clémentine Dusabejambo, co-written with Delphine Agut. It stars Clémentine U. Nyirinkindi, Isabelle Kabano, Kesia Kelly Nishimwe and Leocadie Uwabeza. The film had its world premiere at the Un Certain Regard section of the 2026 Cannes Film Festival where it won the Caméra d'Or. It was the first film directed by a Rwandan filmmaker to be included in the festival's official selection. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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