Hotel Rwanda
~When the world closed its eyes, he opened his arms.
Overview
Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.
Genres
- Drama
- History
- War
General Information
Release Date: 2004-12-22
Budget: $17500000
Revenue: $38000000
Runtime: 122 min
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