Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo

Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo (2009)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2009-11-29
  • Runtime: 0h 59min
  • Language: Kiswahili
  • Production Company: IF Productions
  • Production Country: Netherlands
  • Directors: Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen.

Summary

Wherever war breaks out, men with guns rape. During the decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo possibly hundreds of thousands of women and girls were brutally raped. In WEAPON OF WAR military perpetrators unveil what lies behind this brutal behavior and the strategies of rape as a war crime. An ex-rebel explains how he raped. Like for many ex-soldiers, starting a normal life again is a struggle filled with trauma. In an attempt to reconcile with his past, he decides to meets one of his victims in an attempt to obtain forgiveness. Captain Basima is working as a priest in Congo's army and confronts perpetrators of rape. He urges them to change. Just like he did.

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Directing Femke van Velzen Director
Directing Ilse van Velzen Director
Production Femke van Velzen Producer
Production Ilse van Velzen Producer
Sound Jeroen Goeijers Music
Crew Bram van Spengen Cinematography

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