Beyond the Genocide is a deeply human documentary that traces Rwanda’s journey through its darkest hour and toward its most remarkable rebirth. Told through the eyes of survivors, former perpetrators, and the children of memory, the film unearths the emotional truth of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi — and the extraordinary national decision to choose forgiveness over revenge.
Beginning decades before the violence, the film exposes the colonial and political roots of ethnic division, then leads us into the unimaginable horrors of 1994. But what sets Beyond the Genocide apart is what happens after. As the blood dries and the silence settles, we meet a country with no map, no answers, and no reason to hope — until, against all odds, its people begin to rebuild.
We witness the raw power of Gacaca courts, of perpetrators asking for forgiveness, of survivors choosing to heal, and of young Rwandans redefining what it means to be part of a nation once shattered. One woman sits beside the man who killed her family — not with hatred, but with resilience. A new generation, born after the genocide, speaks with pride and clarity about unity, responsibility, and the future they are building.
Filmed across Rwanda in 4K with intimate access and emotional depth, Beyond the Genocide is not a political film — it is a testament to human dignity. It is a rare and hopeful offering in a world where division often wins. With official support from Ibuka, Aegis Trust, Kigali Genocide Memorial, MINUBUMWE and international institutions such as Goethe-Institut, MTN, and the Israel and German Embassies, this documentary has already begun reshaping conversations on healing and reconciliation.
This is not just Rwanda’s story — it is all of ours.
