Fighting the Silence

2007
7.9| 0h53m| en| More Info
Released: 23 November 2007 Released
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Official Website: http://www.ifproductions.nl/fightingthesilence/
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In front of the camera, a woman relates how soldiers raped her during the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Another victim is filmed while bathing in a lake: 'Every time I smell their odour, I take a bath.' By expressing themselves and participating in support group meetings, raped Congolese women fight for recognition. At one meeting, men first point at the women's provocative clothing. But a soldier extends his support to the activists, just like a reverend does with a scathing sermon to his parishioners. The documentary switches back and forth between hope and sorrow. Two men took their wives back, one of them even participates in the information meetings now. But a young woman who tells about her rape will probably never get married. 'She will become a prostitute', her father sighs. The filmmakers meet with a condemned offender in jail, but he does not show any remorse.

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Onlinewsma Absolutely Brilliant!
Glucedee It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.
Bumpy Chip It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
Scotty Burke It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review