Narrative Short
Official Selection
ECHOES BENEATH THE HILL
Directed by Aime Octave
Synopsis
Rwanda, 1994. Days before the genocide against the Tutsi, ten-year-old Jeanne sets out to find her missing goat. What begins as a daring childhood adventure becomes a quiet confrontation with a world rapidly changing around her. Through encounters with fearful adults and growing tensions within her closest friendship, Jeanne begins to understand the ethnic divisions threatening her family and community.
Screening Schedule
October 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Screen One
AFRICA IN SHORTS
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