Fighting the Silence
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Fighting the Silence 2007 Released

Directed by Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen

Documentary · 53min

 

Fighting the Silence 2007 Released

Directed by Femke van Velzen, Ilse van Velzen

Documentary · 53min

 

In front of the camera, a woman relates how soldiers raped her during the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Another victim is filmed while bathing in a lake: 'Every time I smell their odour, I take a bath.' By expressing themselves and participating in support group meetings, raped Congolese women fight for recognition. At one meeting, men first point at the women's provocative clothing. But a soldier extends... see more

In front of the camera, a woman relates how soldiers raped her during the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Another victim is filmed while bathing in a lake: 'Every time I smell their odour, I take a bath.' By expressing themselves and participating in support group meetings, raped Congolese women fight for recognition. At one meeting, men first point at the women's provocative clothing. But a soldier extends... see more
RELEASED
23 Nov, 2007
COUNTRY
US
LANGUAGE
EN
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