THINGS OF THE AIMLESS WANDERER (2015) - ♦♦♦♦

Directed by - Kivu Ruhorahoza

Written by - Kivu Ruhorahoza

Starring - Ramadhan Bizimana, Justin Mullikin, Grace Nikuze

"KIVU RUHORAHOZA's THINGS OF THE AIMLESS WANDERER starts off with a simple premise - the disappearance of a girl, of which it offers three versions that also represent thre different viewpoint. 

However, through this seemingly simplistic narrative, one can highlight a type of unrestrained anger and strong thematic convictions as well as a striking and bold approach in portraying the cultural identities of the three characters that dominate the narrative - one a western white correspondent, the other a black native man moved by fears of neo colonialism and the third the native female who is tossed around within the patriarchal society setting of Rwanda. 

A harsh depiction of Rwanda, possibly one of its starkest ever, it has a feeling of urgence but also one of solemnity as it powerfully unfolds with very few words, long shots often left lingering on the screen, and clear cut actions that clearly aim to enhance its eye opening and unembellished take on a social situation that is often internationally misrepresented."

Drama, UK/Rwanda