Ibuka, Justice

Ibuka, Justice
Directed byJustice Rutikara
Written byJustice Rutikara
Produced byMylène Augustin
StarringJean-Claude Rutikara
Valentine Mukasafari
Edited byNoah Jung
Sunny Stanila
Bren López Zepeda
Music byAiko Devriendt
Animation byMelanie O'Bomsawin
Bren López Zepeda
Production
company
Yzanakio
Distributed bySpira
Release date
  • March 22, 2024 (2024-03-22) (Regard)
Running time
23 minutes
CountryCanada
LanguagesFrench
Kinyarwanda

Ibuka, Justice is a Canadian short animated documentary film, directed by Justice Rutikara and released in 2024.[1] The film recreates the experience of his parents in seeking to escape from their home in Kigali, and move to Canada as refugees, when the Rwandan Civil War breaks out just six months after Rutikara's own birth.[2]

The film features Rutikara's parents, Jean-Claude Rutikara and Valentine Mukasafari, narrating their own story.[3]

The film premiered at the Regard short film festival on March 22, 2024.

Awards

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 City of Annecy Award Justice Rutikara Won [4]
Prix Iris December 2025 Best Animated Short Film Justice Rutikara, Mylène Augustin Nominated [5]

References

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