2025 /  

Finalist

TRACES OF RESPONSIBILITY

Director & Producer: Anja Reiss,

TRACES OF RESPONSIBILITY is an interactive experience where viewers delve into a multi-perspective exploration of the complex origins and aftermath of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The participatory road movie follows the story of a convicted war criminal with ties to Switzerland, taking audiences through the Rwanda of today. It’s an immersive journey with a glimpse of hope, showcasing how a nation can unite and reconcile after such a tragedy. Viewers have the power to choose which path they take and how deeply they want to delve into history. It’s designed to be watched both individually and collectively. The cinematic multiplayer adventure empowers the audience to democratically shape the narrative, with 16 possible endings and 8 main storylines, offering a total of 38 decision points throughout the almost 7 hours of film. The individual streaming version lasts 45-55 minutes, while the theatrical version can last 75-110 minutes. For the collective experience, we offer a second run-through that starts at the main decision point, blocking out the previous ones.

12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.

2024 |  

45-60

Switzerland

Languages: Kinyarwanda, French, English, German, Swiss German

AWARD:

Type:

XR/AI

Themes:

Human Rights

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