Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo

Nov 29, 20090h 59m
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Synopsis

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.

Details

Release Date
Nov 29, 2009
Runtime
0h 59m
Language
English
Status
Released

Production

Companies

IF Productions

Countries

Netherlands

Languages

Swahili