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Rwanda's 'Ben’Imana' Wins Oscar Submission
Rwanda's 'Ben’Imana' becomes first Oscar submission for the country after Cannes success.
In brief
Rwanda's 'Ben’Imana' becomes first Oscar submission for the country after Cannes success. Rwanda has submitted Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's 'Ben’Imana' to the 99th Academy Awards as its first Best International Feature entry. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Rwanda's Oscar Submission
Rwanda officially submitted director Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's film 'Ben’Imana' to the 99th Academy Awards.
Cannes Historic Win
The film won the Camera d'Or for best first feature at the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.
Film's Story
Set in 2012, 'Ben’Imana' follows a woman helping genocide survivors and families of perpetrators heal through forgiveness.
The big picture
Rwanda has submitted Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's 'Ben’Imana' to the 99th Academy Awards as its first Best International Feature entry.
