Shooting Dogs
Synopsis
John Hurt plays Christopher, a priest who forges a friendship with Joe (Hugh Dancy), a young teacher. Together they have to confront the limits of their courage as they decide whether to stay or leave in the face of the 1994 Rwandan tragedy. The film explores the powerful dilemma of peacekeepers caught up in a dangerous world, where they feel powerless to act effectively - an exceptionally timely and resonant story.
Details
- Year
- 2005
- Type of film
- Features
- Format
- 35mm
- Director
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Michael Caton-Jones
- Producer
- David Thompson, Paul Trijbits, Ruth Caleb, Richard Alwyn, Karsten Stoeter
- Editor
- Christian Lonk
- Screenwriter
- David Wolstencroft
- Director of Photography
- Ivan Strasburg
- Sound
- Rosie Straker
- Principal cast
- John Hurt, Hugh Dancy, Dominique Horwitz, Clare-Hope Ashitey
Genre
Categories
Production Status
Production Company
CrossDay Productions
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Sales Company
CrossDay Productions
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