# Rwanda's 'Ben’Imana' Wins Oscar Submission

> Rwanda's 'Ben’Imana' becomes first Oscar submission for the country after Cannes success.
- Title: Rwanda's 'Ben’Imana' Wins Oscar Submission · IndieWire
- Summary: Rwanda's 'Ben’Imana' becomes first Oscar submission for the country after Cannes success. Rwanda has submitted Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's 'Ben’Imana' to…
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- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/awards/industry/benimana-first-best-international-feature-oscar-rwanda-1235220779
- Author: Marcus Jones
- Published: 2026-10-08T14:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: rwanda, benimana, marie-clementine dusabejambo, cannes film festival, oscar submission, best international feature, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Rwanda has submitted Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo's 'Ben’Imana' to the 99th Academy Awards as its first Best International Feature entry.