Chicago International Film Festival: WAR WITCH (REBELLE) October 17, 2012

This screening is part of the Chicago International Film Festival. The Consulate General of Canada in Chicago is proud to support this screening.

Director: Kim Nguyen
A remarkable, inspiring story of human resilience, War Witch tells the story of Komona, a 14-year-old girl whose life took a drastic, tragic turn when armed rebels stormed her village. Forced to join the rebel army and endure brutal training, Komona learns to survive, and even falls in love. Although she wishes to forget, the now-pregnant Komona realizes she must reconcile herself with her painful past. This film is Canada’s entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 2013 Oscars. French and Lingala with subtitles, 90 min

Official Website: http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/films_and_schedule/movie.php?show=war_witch