Fighting the Silence
Fighting the Silence
| 23 November 2007 (USA)
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In front of the camera, a woman relates how soldiers raped her during the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Another victim is filmed while bathing in a lake: 'Every time I smell their odour, I take a bath.' By expressing themselves and participating in support group meetings, raped Congolese women fight for recognition. At one meeting, men first point at the women's provocative clothing. But a soldier extends his support to the activists, just like a reverend does with a scathing sermon to his parishioners. The documentary switches back and forth between hope and sorrow. Two men took their wives back, one of them even participates in the information meetings now. But a young woman who tells about her rape will probably never get married. 'She will become a prostitute', her father sighs. The filmmakers meet with a condemned offender in jail, but he does not show any remorse.

Reviews
BootDigest

Such a frustrating disappointment

Tetrady

not as good as all the hype

Raymond Sierra

The film may be flawed, but its message is not.

Logan

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

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