BEYOND THE GENOCIDE
Film poster for "Beyond the Genocide." A silhouette of a person wearing a hat against a mountainous landscape.
BEYOND THE GENOCIDE
Film poster for "Beyond the Genocide." A silhouette of a person wearing a hat against a mountainous landscape.
Exploring Rwanda’s genocide, forgiveness, and healing to teach humanity’s deepest lessons on unity and resilience

BEYOND THE GENOCIDE

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Forgiveness and Reconciliation • Intergenerational Healing • Post-Conflict Recovery and Peace Building • Indigenous Values • Education for Peace • Human Rights • Unity and National Identity


Date of Completion: 2025 | Run Time: 75 minutes | Language: Kinyarwanda with English subtitles | Captions: Yes | Director, Writer & Executive Producer: Zion Sulaiman Mukasa Matovu Producer: Rhonnie Nkalubo | In Partnership With: Kigali Genocide Memorial & Ibuka Rwanda

BEYOND THE GENOCIDE is a deeply moving documentary that explores Rwanda’s remarkable journey from one of humanity’s darkest chapters to a nation defined by resilience, unity, and hope. Through intimate interviews, powerful testimonies, and stunning cinematography, the film examines how Rwandans continue to heal and rebuild after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

At the heart of the story are survivors, young people, and those who chose forgiveness over revenge revealing a nation’s collective strength and the cultural values that guide its reconciliation process. Blending personal stories with reflections on national identity, the documentary challenges audiences to consider what true healing means and how communities can rise beyond unimaginable loss.

More than a historical retelling, BEYOND THE GENOCIDE is an educational journey that invites students, educators, and global citizens to learn from Rwanda’s model of recovery and peacebuilding, an enduring lesson on humanity’s capacity for compassion, courage, and renewal.

AllAfrica | Frank Ntarindwa
"Beyond the Genocide" is an upcoming documentary that seeks to offer a fresh perspective on the aftermath of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda."

AWARDS
Best Documentary Feature | FFTG Awards Film Fest (USA)
Documentary Feature | Rieti e Sabina Film Festival (Italy)
Award of Merit - Documentary Feature | Impact DOCS Awards (USA)
Award of Merit - Documentary Feature | Accolade Global Film Competition (USA)

Since completion, Beyond the Genocide has had significant national and international impact. The film has screened at the Kigali Genocide Memorial and during Rwanda’s official Kwibuka commemorations, with audiences including diplomats, educators, government officials, and civil society leaders.

It has reached 15,000+ students through a nationwide university and campus tour across Rwanda, sparking dialogue on memory, reconciliation, and civic responsibility. The film continues to be used as an educational and discussion tool for youth, institutions, and community groups both locally and internationally.

This documentary supports students in:

  • Understanding the social, psychological, and cultural impacts of genocide beyond historical facts
  • Examining reconciliation, forgiveness, and restorative justice in post-conflict societies
  • Analyzing Rwanda’s community-led peacebuilding and unity model
  • Reflecting on intergenerational trauma, memory, and national healing
  • Developing empathy, critical thinking, and ethical reasoning around mass violence and recovery

Beyond the Genocide is recommended for courses and programs in:

  • African Studies
  • Genocide & Holocaust Studies
  • Peace and Conflict Studies
  • Human Rights & International Relations
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • Political Science
  • History (Modern Africa, Post-Conflict Societies)
  • Ethics, Philosophy, and Transitional Justice
  • Education for Peace and Global Citizenship