The Woman In Me
This is a Film that depicts the journey and the phenomenon of Women emancipation in Rwanda, East Africa
Rwanda, a country that has seen a huge transformation in the gender parity dynamic since it boasts more than 50% of its parliamentarians being women.
We want this film to be released around the world We believe this documentary film will help other developing nations and societies to appreciated the positive outcome of the positive power dynamic shift into our families, societies and nations. I have been making films mainly focusing on Human rights and Genocide education for the past 28 years.
This is the new film that depicts the situation of the woman emancipation journey in the East Africa nation of Rwanda, A Phenomenon that has taken root and has shaken the social and cultural fabric of the society. Some men are confused. Some are tuned in. This is a “good trouble” film that disrupts the battle between the sexes. Reaching for peace solutions, acclaimed film director, Eric Kabera takes a deep plunge into the Patriarchal influences that have created adversity for women and The Matriarchal influences that that challenged men overtime, igniting feminist movements that may be confusing for some men, yet set the stage for more global balance.
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Eric KABERADirectorDirector/ Producer
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Jon turteltaubProducerproduction
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Eric KaberaWriterWriter
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Emiliene UwamahoroKey Cast"Carine Muhikira"Actress
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Christian GakombeCameraCamera
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Genres:Documentary, History
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Runtime:57 minutes 50 seconds
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Completion Date:January 3, 2020
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Production Budget:230,000 USD
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Country of Origin:Rwanda
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Country of Filming:Rwanda
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:57:50
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Kigali
Rwanda
November 23, 2023
Rwanda Film Festival
Official Selection
Acclaimed East African filmmaker from Rwanda, film Producer/ Driector and educator; Eric Kabera has a track record of over 25 years in the business of film and Tv. He produced the first feature film on the Genocide against the Tutsi, the film 100 Days that inspired movies such as Hotel Rwanda, HBO movie Some times in April and many others to which he assisted for their making, Eric is known as The Godfather of the Rwandan film industry commonly known as Hillywood, the name that was coined by Mr Kabera.
He is the founder of the first and leading film and television school in Rwanda. He also founded HILLYWOOD, currently known as the acronym of the Rwandan film industry.
Mr Kabera is an advocate of positive Pan African story telling. Among his friends supporters and advisors on this mission include, Jon Turteltaub ( director/ Producer of National Treasure and Cool Running, The Meg, Last Vegas,
Danny Glover; Lethal Weapon...), Alfre Woodard, (Color Purple...) , Wynn, Thomas ( film designer of: Do the right thing, Malcom X, King Richard...) Eric work has been featured in many media outlets such as the BBC, CNN, LA tomes and others.
Eric does collaborate with the USC Shoah Foundation founded by Steven Spielberg on the quest of telling the story of Genocide to the world and especially to younger generation.
John Bailey former President of the Academy, (The Oscars) and many others are included among the people who support and advise Eric Kabera on his mission.
Below are some of his acclaimed films that include:
100 Days,
Keepers of Memory
Through my Eyes
Intore
Africa United
A quarter Century
The woman in Me
Eric Kabera and his institute have produced more than 50’films that include feature films, documentaries, shorts, annimation and experimental.
Eric’a work has been presented at the United Nations in New York and he has also been invited to speak at a side event during the UN general assembly on the issues and solutions of the Millenium development goals and The Sustainable development goals within the perspective of the African continent.
Eric Kabera is on a mission to continue telling positive African and human stories to the world.
This not a film about women only, it is also a film about me, the story’s bearer.
The woman in me is also the reflection of my mother and the story of my sister,’these brave women’ whose stories can be reflected through the voices and faces of the men and women I did interview over the course of this film.
This documentary film reflect as well the journey of the Rwandan woman, the one whose story is rarely brought forward on screen.
Needles to say that I am married to a preacher, Apostle Mignonne Kabera and I am known today as the preacher’s husband.
Together we have 3 beautiful children, Emika, Ericka and Caleb.
The two girls have also been the bosses of the house and they also don’t agree with the title of my new film or reflection.
They don’t understand yet that I am the product of the amazing women who have shaped my life. My mother Immaculee and also my sister Murekatete, who paid for the rest of my high school after the passing of my mother. My father was busy trying to figure out how to raise more than 26 children he produced.
For me, 3 children are a Kilimanjaro mountain to climb, I don’t know how my father managed the +20 kids
In my documentary, I don’t speak of my father or dwell on my mother but rather just focus on the women whose stories were captured by my camera.
The inspiration of the making of this documentary is also the story of Rwanda’s women emancipation program, a political strategy to empower women as to have a fairer and equitable role for women in the new Rwanda and Africa.
The above title reflects the powerful women, statements and testimonies we were graced to have from these exceptional women whose role and journey in our society are simply inspiring.
Welcome to the woman in me, welcome to the story of mankind through the eyes of these exceptional women.
Eric Kabera
Director/ Producer