Renowned filmmaker and writer Valens Kabarira is set to premiere his new documentary, "Vivant Les Chemins de la Mémoire", in Rwanda on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Institut Français du Rwanda. The film, featuring a soundtrack by Jules Sentore, highlights Kabarira’s personal story of surviving the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
The documentary, created
at a cost of €20,000 (approximately 30 million RWF), includes testimonies from
various individuals recounting their own experiences. Kabarira shared that this
film was born from his desire to explore the memory of survival and the process
of rebuilding life after such a tragic event.
In addition to the
screening, Kabarira will lead a discussion about the film and introduce his
book, also based on his journey. Inspired by his sister, Judence Kayitesi, who
wrote "A Broken Life: In Search of Lost Parents and Lost Happiness,"
Kabarira’s work sheds light on the personal and collective trauma of genocide
survivors.
Jules Sentore, known for
his mastery in traditional music, was invited by Kabarira to compose the
soundtrack for the documentary, adding emotional depth to the storytelling.
This partnership blends history and culture, paying tribute to the resilience
of survivors.
Jules Sentore played a
major role in this film, even composing the accompanying song
Valens Kabarari created
the film to complement his sister Judence Kayitesi’s 2022 book, ‘A Broken Life’
Valens Kabarari and his sister Judence Kayitesi were in Rwanda during the filming of ‘Vivant les Chemins de la Mémoire'
In 2022, Judence Kayitesi
released her book detailing her journey during and after the Genocide
Click here to listen tothe song ‘Ngira Nkugire’ by Jules Sentore, featured in the film
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