The Night of Truth -La Nuit de la Verite- – Amazon-com Exclusive

Product Description The Night of Truth (La Nuit de la Verite) – Amazon.com Exclusive Mirroring the political strife and genocide in contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa, this film opens as preparations are being made to end a decade of civil war in a fictitious country. A peace agreement is about to be signed and celebrated in a night of reconciliation with a laying down of arms. As the powerful drumming begins, both rebels and government forces gather, bringing with them years of rage, grief, hope, suspicion, and bitterness. In this first feature film, Fanta Régina Nacro boldly presents the sometimes unintentional but inhuman behavior inherent in all people. "A remarkably assured first feature...Powerfully performed!" -Time Out London (UK) "Originality and heart...Authentic, powerful!" -New York Times The Night of Truth is an official selection of the prestigious, award-winning Global Lens Collection presented by the Global Film Initiative. In French, Mooré and Dioula, with English subtitles. Review Potent authenticity! As powerful as Hotel Rwanda, it offers hope without seeming glib or trite, while its insights resound with universal truth. --BBC (uk) A powerful tale with Shakespearean resonances. --Sight and Sound (uk) Originality and heart... authentic, powerful! --The New York Times