Experiencing Interruptions?

A giant i have never known

A young man’s efforts to marry his fiancé are hindered by his guilt of missing his father’s funeral.

  • Arnaud Rwasangabo
    Director
  • Arnaud Rwasangabo
    Writer
  • Lynette Gerber
    Producer
  • Sifiso Mdluli
    Key Cast
    "Kamali"
  • Hannah Bauermeister
    Key Cast
    "Summer"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 15, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    South Africa
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.34.1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Arnaud Rwasangabo

Arnaud Rwasangabo is a Rwandan filmmaker based in South Africa. Growing up in his hometown making films was not something to aspire to. however, he would often find himself capturing moments with a disposable camera with his friend. When he moved to South Africa and was exposed to the possibilities of creating films using a simple tool like a cellphone opened up an entirely new world.

Arnaud's work is driven by a deep fascination with characters who grapple with self-doubt and an unquenchable desire for acceptance. He believes that stories are a reflection of human experiences and strives to create captivating narratives that provoke thought and spark conversations.

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Director Statement

When the idea for this film first took root, it began as a simple concept – two lovers on a road trip, over the course of writing a script. It became apparent that I was holding something, it mirrored a personal journey I was navigating. At that time, I grappled with the loss of my father, living abroad in South Africa my family looked up to me. fail to attend his funeral in Rwanda, led me to question my own identity and the perceptions my father may have held.

I discovered that there's a great amount of burden and guilt that is passed on to us particularly people like me who come from poor backgrounds and I realized that I don't have to pass this to my kids.

Through the lens of two lovers on a transformative road trip, the film becomes a metaphor for my emotional journey, as I channel my own struggles into the characters. I hope that by sharing this narrative, the film provides comfort to those who have experienced similar heartaches and serves as a means of breaking the chains of generational guilt.