Synopsis
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.
The Bride (2023) is a 1h 13min drama feature film by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara. Eva, a young Rwandan woman, dreams of attending medical school.
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 2025 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 2023 generic
- BFI London Film Festival 2023 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 2023 generic
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| IMDb | tt26343116 |
| TMDB | 1074752 |
