Snow Over Kigali – An African Christmas Tale
Thu 12 Nov, 19:00Opening
- Director
- Kerim Esen
- Country
- Argentina, Germany, Paraguay, Rwanda
- Running time
- 100 Min.
- Language
- OV with German subtitles
In the presence of Rwandan producer Aniket Ukey and actor Niklas Leifert.
Snow Over Kigali tells its story from an African perspective, through the eyes of a nine-year-old boy. Three intertwined stories about mothers and their children unfold in parallel in Kigali, ultimately converging in Berlin on Christmas Eve.
Rachel’s Secret – In search of snow, nine-year-old Ethan travels alone from Kigali to Berlin. At the foot of Berlin’s iconic TV Tower, he encounters Nick, a former athlete who promises him that snow will fall on Christmas Eve…
Esther’s Decision – After a painful separation, Esther, a young Rwandan woman, keeps her pregnancy a secret from her German boyfriend, Patrick. Determined to win back Esther’s love and fight for a future with their unborn daughter, Patrick returns from Berlin to Kigali…
Deborah’s Last Wish – Twenty years after the Rwandan genocide, a widower returns to Rwanda to fulfill his late wife’s final wish. George sets out to find Deborah’s daughter and confront her with a truth that has remained buried in the past for far too long…
Kerim Esen
Kerim Esen was born in Munich, Germany. He is a lawyer, writer, and film director. He is married and has four children.
He currently lives in Botswana. Previously, he lived and worked in Angola, Paraguay, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Rwanda, Belgium, and Germany. His international background and extensive experience across diverse cultural contexts have shaped his unique perspective as a filmmaker.
