Weapon of war : confessions of rape in Congo / a film by Ilse & Femke van Velzen.

Other Title:

Confessions of rape in Congo

Publication:

[Lorraine, Québec] : Films Transit, 2009.

Format/Description:

Video
1 streaming video file (59 min.) : digital, sound, color

Subjects:

Rape as a weapon of war -- Congo (Democratic Republic).
Rape -- Congo (Democratic Republic).
Sex crimes -- Congo (Democratic Republic).
Women -- Crimes against -- Congo (Democratic Republic).

Form/Genre:

Documentary films.
Streaming video.

Language:

In English, French, and Swahili with subtitles in English.

System Details:

digital
streaming video file

Summary:

In WEAPON OF WAR military perpetrators unveil the hidden motives and strategies of rape as a war crime. In the Democratic Republic of Congo possibly hundreds of thousands of women and girls were brutally raped. An ex-rebel explains how he raped. Like for many, starting a normal life again is a struggle filled with trauma. In an attempt to reconcile with his past, he meets one of his victims. Captain Basima is working as a priest in Congo's army and confronts perpetrators of rape. He urges them to change. Just like he did.

Credits:

Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen, directors, producers ; Bram van Spengen, cinematographer ; Paul de Heer, editor.

Notes:

Description from landing page (Film Platform, viewed April 26, 2016).

Contributor:

Velzen, Femke van, 1980- director, film producer.
Velzen, Ilse van, 1980- director, film producer.
Sprengen, Bram van, director of photography.
Heer, Paul de, editor of moving image work.

OCLC:

952078830

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.

Online:

http://hdl.library.upenn.edu/1017.12/2483422

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