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‘Ben’imana’: Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo On Directing Rwanda’s First Cannes Title & How Haile Gerima And Lee Isaac Chung Helped To Launch Her Career

Dusabejambo wrapped Ben’imana, Rwanda’s first Cannes title, ahead of its Un Certain Regard premiere in 2026.
Dusabejambo credits Lee Isaac Chung and Haile Gerima as pivotal mentors shaping her career.
Ben’imana is a 100% African co-production spanning four to five countries with mk2 handling international sales.
The project received funding from Rwanda’s new state-backed Film Fund, enabling local crew hiring and risk-taking.
Dusabejambo describes Ben’imana as a project showcasing Rwanda’s independence and local financing.
The film follows a community court system and a genocide survivor confronting motherhood and secrets.
Dusabejambo highlights mentorship as key to expanding opportunities for women in film.
Chung's early Rwanda period inspired Dusabejambo to begin her filmmaking journey.
Gerima’s workshop and his DVD collection influenced Dusabejambo’s craft and persistence.
mk2 handles international sales for Ben’imana, facilitating global reach.

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