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War Witch

Seen it?

2012 | 90 min | Drama, War

Friday Night Flickearly rating

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Beasts of No Nation or Casualties of War, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa, Komona a 14-year-old girl tells her unborn child growing inside her the story of her life since she has been at war. Everything started when she was abducted by the rebel army at the age of 12.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Berlin award: Berlin International Film Festival: Silver Bear for Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Independent Spirit Award. Plus 25 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $71K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 10K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kim Nguyen

  • Rachel MwanzaKomona
  • Alain Lino Mic Eli BastienCommandant-rebelle
  • Serge KanyindaMagicien
  • Ralph ProsperBoucher
  • Mizinga MwingaGrand Tigre Royal
  • Diane UwamahoroKomona - Narrator (voice)
  • Jean KabuyaSchool camp coach
  • Jupiter BokondjiRoyal Tiger' sorcerer
  • Starlette MathataKomona's mother
  • Alex HeraboKomona's father