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Sometimes in April

Sometimes in April (2005)

2h 20m 7.3/10 IMDb
DramaHistoryWar

Two brothers are divided by marriage and fate during the 100 horrifying days of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

Director: Raoul Peck

Cast: Idris Elba, Carole Karemera, Pamela Nomvete, Oris Erhuero, Fraser James

Content Warnings

Identity & Discrimination

Hate crimes (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted)

Mental Health & Emotional

Death of a child Death of a parent Grief / bereavement (major focus)

Other

Genocide / ethnic cleansing

Phobias & Sensory

Blood / medical gore

Violence & Physical Harm

Child abuse / harm to children Gore / graphic violence Sexual assault / rape Torture
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