Storyline

More than 15 years after leaving the country, Eugène Murangwa, the former goalkeeper of the most popular club in Rwanda and national team, returns to his native land to pass on the values of a sport which saved him in 1994 to the young people of an association that he created with former football players. Illustrated with previously unseen archives, the film throws a new light on the history of Rwanda through football, a sport which served the “civilizing” mission of the colonizer, allowed the Hutu Power to mobilize the youth and helped the reconstruction of the country after the genocide.

Key Information

Director François-Xavier Destors
Writers François-Xavier Destors, Marie Thomas-Penette
Studio ARTE
Language FR

Frequently Asked Questions

Football Rwanda, Fields of Memories was released on April 8, 2014.

The runtime of Football Rwanda, Fields of Memories is 1h 25m.

Football Rwanda, Fields of Memories is a Documentary movie.

Football Rwanda, Fields of Memories is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Football Rwanda, Fields of Memories was directed by François-Xavier Destors.

Football Rwanda, Fields of Memories is originally in French.