Country
Canada
Date
Sep 11, 2004
Certification
PG
Note
Toronto International Film Festival
When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.
2h 2min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Cara Seymour | Pat Archer |
| David O'Hara | David |
| Joaquin Phoenix | Jack Daglish |
| Mosa Kaiser | Elys Rusesabagina |
| Mathabo Pieterson | Diane Rusesabagina |
| Ofentse Modiselle | Roger Rusesabagina |
| Xolani Mali | Policeman |
| Rosie Motene | Receptionist |
| Neil McCarthy | Jean Jacques |
| Mabutho 'Kid' Sithole | Head Chef |
| Jeremiah Ndlovu | Old Guard |
| Lebo Mashile | Odette |
| Antonio David Lyons | Thomas Mirama |
| Leleti Khumalo | Fedens |
| Kgomotso Seitshohlo | Anais |
| Lerato Mokgotho | Carina |
| Lennox Mathabathe | Peter |
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| Mothusi Magano | Benedict |
| Noxolo Maqashalala | Chloe (Prostitute) |
| Thulani Nyembe | Jean Baptiste |
| Simo Magwaza | Hutu Captain |
| Mirriam Ngomani | Gregoire's Girlfriend |
| Harriet Lenabe | Alice the Waitress |
| Roberto Citran | Priest |
| Mduduzi Mabaso | Hutu Lieutenant |
| Sonni Chidiebere | Militiaman |
| Thomas Kariuki Matheri | Xavier |
| Sibusiso Mhlongo | Militiaman |
| Ashleigh Tobias | Medic |
| Jean Reno | Sabena Airlines President, Mr. Tillens (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaHistoryWar
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | Hotel Rwanda |
| Lingua originale | English (EN) |
| Lingue parlate | English, Français |
| Paesi di produzione | United States of America, United Kingdom, Italy, South Africa |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | United Artists, Miracle Pictures, Seamus, Inside Track, Kiagli Releasing, Mikado Film, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Artisan Entertainment, Lions Gate Films |
| Sito ufficiale | metrofilms.com |
| Data di uscita | 22 dicembre 2004 |
| Exec. Producer | Hal Sadoff, Martin Katz, Sam Bhembe, Francesco Melzi d'Eril, Keir Pearson, Nicolas Meyer, Izidore Codron, Roberto Cicutto, Duncan Reid |
| Producer | A. Kitman Ho, Bridget Pickering, Luigi Musini, Terry George, Sally French |
| Writer | Keir Pearson, Terry George |
| Casting | Moonyeenn Lee, Richard Pagano, Sarah Trevis, Vanessa Baker, Brendan Donnison |
| Editors | Naomi Geraghty, Nicci Van Niekerk, Kenny Becker |
| Cinematography | Robert Fraisse, Kevin Jewison, Deon Vermeulen, Charl Phyfer, Blid Alsbirk, Vincent G. Cox, Patric Mashilo, Wesley Williams |
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Release dates
Premiere
Country
Netherlands
Date
Mar 09, 2005
Note
Amnesty International Film Festival
Country
Hong Kong
Date
Mar 22, 2005
Note
Hong Kong International Film Festival
Country
Czechia
Date
Apr 08, 2005
Note
Febio Film Festival
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Country
Iceland
Date
Apr 09, 2005
Note
Iceland International Film Festival
Country
China
Date
Jun 11, 2005
Note
Shanghai International Film Festival
Limited release
Country
United States
Date
Dec 22, 2004
Country
Croatia
Date
Feb 17, 2005
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Feb 25, 2005
Note
London
Country
Mexico
Date
Aug 12, 2005
Certification
B-15
Note
Mexico City
Theatrical release
Country
Singapore
Date
Jan 20, 2005
Country
United States
Date
Feb 04, 2005
Certification
PG-13
Country
Portugal
Date
Feb 17, 2005
Certification
M/14
Country
Belgium
Date
Feb 23, 2005
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Country
Australia
Date
Feb 24, 2005
Certification
M
Country
Spain
Date
Feb 25, 2005
Country
Finland
Date
Mar 04, 2005
Certification
K-16
Country
Ireland
Date
Mar 04, 2005
Certification
12A
Country
Norway
Date
Mar 04, 2005
Certification
15
Country
United Kingdom
Date
Mar 04, 2005
Certification
12A
Country
Romania
Date
Mar 08, 2005
Country
Thailand
Date
Mar 10, 2005
Country
Italy
Date
Mar 11, 2005
Country
Kuwait
Date
Mar 16, 2005
Country
Netherlands
Date
Mar 17, 2005
Certification
16
Country
Switzerland
Date
Mar 17, 2005
Certification
12
Country
Sweden
Date
Mar 18, 2005
Certification
15
Country
Denmark
Date
Mar 23, 2005
Certification
15
Country
Greece
Date
Mar 25, 2005
Country
France
Date
Mar 30, 2005
Certification
U
Country
United Arab Emirates
Date
Apr 06, 2005
Country
Germany
Date
Apr 07, 2005
Certification
12
Country
Austria
Date
Apr 08, 2005
Country
Bulgaria
Date
Apr 15, 2005
Country
Croatia
Date
Apr 28, 2005
Country
Czechia
Date
May 05, 2005
Country
Philippines
Date
Jun 22, 2005
Country
Brazil
Date
Aug 19, 2005
Certification
14
Country
Türkiye
Date
Sep 23, 2005
Country
Hungary
Date
Sep 29, 2005
Country
Slovakia
Date
Oct 06, 2005
Country
Poland
Date
Nov 04, 2005
Country
Egypt
Date
Dec 14, 2005
Country
Japan
Date
Jan 14, 2006
Country
Taiwan
Date
May 26, 2006
Country
South Korea
Date
Sep 07, 2006
Certification
12
Country
Panama
Date
Sep 22, 2006
Digital
Country
France
Date
May 01, 2013
Note
VOD
Physical media
Country
India
Date
Feb 04, 2005
Note
DVD
Country
Netherlands
Date
Jul 15, 2005
Certification
16
Note
DVD
Country
France
Date
Jan 12, 2006
Note
DVD
Country
Czechia
Date
May 29, 2008
Note
DVD, FilmX
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Country
South Africa
Date
Feb 01, 2011
Note
Blu-ray
Country
Israel
Date
Oct 22, 2020
Note
Blu-ray
Country
Indonesia
Date
Jun 26, 2021
Note
DVD
TV
Country
Argentina
Date
May 01, 2007
Country
Netherlands
Date
Jan 05, 2008
Certification
16
Note
Nederland 3
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