Shake Hands with the Devil (2007 film)
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Halifax Film Barna-Alper Productions Head Gear Films Seville Productions | |
Distributed by | Seville Pictures |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
Country | Canada |
Language | English[1] French |
Budget | C$11 million[1] |
Shake Hands with the Devil is a 2007 Canadian war drama film starring Roy Dupuis as Roméo Dallaire, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in August 2007. Based on Dallaire's autobiographical book Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda, the film recounts Dallaire's harrowing personal journey during the 1994 Rwandan genocide and how the United Nations didn’t heed Dallaire's urgent pleas for further assistance to halt the massacre.[1]
The film received 12 nominations at the 28th Genie Awards and tied with the film Eastern Promises for most nominations.[2][3]
Film production and planned release
A co-production of
A press conference concerning the film, with Dallaire, Dupuis, Spottiswoode, the producers Laszlo Barna (Barna-Alper) and
In a special account of the filming published in the Toronto Star on 22 July 2006, David Thompson observes that the actor Roy Dupuis "looks eerily like Dallaire, sporting a carefully groomed moustache, summer tan uniform and authentic blue beret":
Indeed, Dupuis is even wearing Dallaire's original army
nametagand decorations from 1994. Dallaire is collaborating on this project – right down to a line-by-line review of the script – and insisted on giving Dupuis the decorations to add authenticity. He also gave Dupuis something of himself. "I feel a real connection with this man. He opened up to me", Dupuis says during an interview on the set, the first time he has spoken with media since the gruelling shoot began in Rwanda a month ago. "I'm here because of him." ("One Last Dance with the Devil")
In "New Rwanda Genocide Movie Criticizes U.N. Role", first posted on Reuters on August 9, 2006, Arthur Asiimwe quotes from his interview in Kigali with the film's director Roger Spottiswoode:
"Our film is about a man who was aware
Amahoro stadium, which sheltered thousands of terrified residents in 1994 as the killers roamed the streets outside.
Spottiswoode said the film was particularly timely given the calls on theDarfur conflict genocide.[6]
On August 13, 2006, Halifax's
Cast
- Major-General Roméo Dallaire
- Owen Sejake as Ghanaian General Henry Kwami Anyidoho
- James Gallanders as Major Brent Beardsley
- Michel-Ange Nzojibwami as Colonel Bagosora
- Michel Mongeau as Colonel Luc Marchal
- Robert Lalonde as General Maurice Baril
- John Sibi-Okumu as Jacques-Roger Booh-Booh, head of UNAMIR
- Akin Omotoso as Paul Kagame
- Tom McCamus as Phil Lancaster
- President Juvénal Habyarimana
- Jean-Hugues Anglade as Dr. Bernard Kouchner
- Odile Katesi Gakire as Agathe
- Strini Pillai as Bangladeshi Commander
- Craig Hourqueble as Willem
- Kenneth Khambula as Major Kamenzi
- Patrice Faye as Colonel Poncet
- Chris Thorne as Ambassador Carson
- Lena Slachmuijlder as Prime Minister of Rwanda Madame Agathe
- Philip Akin as Boutros Boutros-Ghali
- Amanda Alden as CNN Reporter
- Sarah Ashimwe as Angry Woman
- Stefan Stec, Polish victim-saver
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes it has an approval rating of 55% based on reviews from 11 critics.[8] On Metacritic the film had an average score of 57 out of 100, based on 8 reviews.[9]
Festivals
Shake Hands with the Devil debuted at the
Accolades
- 28th Genie Awards[12]
- Best Motion Picture
- Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design (Lindsey Hermer-Bell, Justin S.B. Craig)
- Achievement in Costume Design (Joyce Schure)
- Achievement in Cinematography (Miroslaw Baszak)
- Achievement in Direction (Roger Spottiswoode)
- Achievement in Music – Original Score (David Hirschfelder)
- Achievement in Music – Original Song ("Kaya" – Valanga Khoza, David Hirschfelder)
- Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Roy Dupuis)
- Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role (Michel Ange Nzojibwami)
- Achievement in Overall Sound (Eric Fitz, Jo Caron, Gavin Fernandes, Benoit Leduc)
- Achievement in Sound Editing (Marcel Pothier, Guy Francoeur, Antoine Morin, Guy Pelletier, Francois Senneville)
- Adapted Screenplay (Michael Donovan)
See also
- Shake Hands with the Devil (book)
- Roméo Dallaire
- Rwandan genocide
- List of Canadian films
- Hotel Rwanda, a 2004 film dealing with the genocide that centres on the Hôtel des Mille Collines, a location also seen in Sometimes in April
- Shooting Dogs, a 2005 film centred on the École Technique Officielle in Kigali
Notes
- ^ IMDb.
- ^ Maria Kubacki (2008-01-29). "Violent mobsters, Alzheimer's and genocide: It's Canadian cinema!". National Post. Retrieved 2008-01-30.[dead link]
- ^ Etan Vlessing (2008-01-29). ""Promises," "Devil" each nab 12 Genie nominations". Reuters. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
- Chronicle HeraldAugust 13, 2006. Accessed August 13, 2006.
- Canadian Press), updated Fri., June 2, 2006, 5:53 p.m., ET.
- ^ Qtd. by Arthur Asiimwe, "New Rwanda Genocide Movie Criticizes U.N. Role", Reuters AlertNet: Alerting Humanitarians to Emergencies August 9, 2006, accessed August 10, 2006.
- Halifax Chronicle-HeraldAugust 13, 2006. Cf. Asiimwe: "It is scheduled for release in September 2007."
- ^ "Shake Hands With the Devil (2007)". Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "Shake Hands with the Devil". Metacritic. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ Shake Hands with the Devil Archived 2007-11-12 at the Wayback Machine, "Visa Screening Schedule", 2007 Toronto International Film Festival, accessed September 9, 2007.
- Atlantic Film Festival, accessed September 9, 2007.
- ^ "2008 Genie Nominees". Toronto Star. 2008-01-28. Retrieved 2008-01-30.
References
- Asiimwe, Arthur. "Dallaire Movie Criticizes U.N. Role." Reuters Canada August 10, 2006. Accessed August 11, 2006.
- ———. "New Rwanda Genocide Movie Criticizes U.N. Role." Reuters AlertNet: Alerting Humanitarians to Emergencies August 9, 2006, accessed August 10, 2006.
- "Cinéma: Rwanda: Roy Dupuis: Serrera-t-il la main du diable?" ("Cinema: Rwanda: Radio-CanadaMay 9, 2006.
- Cooke, Stephen. "Directing Dallaire: Spottiswoode at Helm of Haunting Tale of Rwandan Tragedy As Seen through Lt.-Gen.’s Eyes." [Interview with Halifax Chronicle-HeraldAugust 17, 2006. Accessed August 17, 2006.
- Coulombe, Michel. "Roy Dupis est Roméo Dallaire". Radio-Canada September 28, 2007. Accessed September 30, 2007.
- Demers, Maxime. "Festival des films du monde: Éprouvant séjour au Rwanda." [Interview with Roy Dupuis.] Le Journal de Montréal August 27, 2006. Canoë, Culture-Showbiz Actualités August 27, 2006. Accessed August 27, 2006.
- "Dupuis Goes from The Rocket to Rwanda." C21 Media May 30, 2006.
- "Dupuis Takes On Dallaire Role." Edmonton Sun June 1, 2006.
- "Dupuis to Play Dallaire in Film Based on Memoir." Canadian Press) June 2, 2006. (Updated Fri. June 2, 2006, 5:53 p.m. ET.)
- "Extras Needed for Dallaire Movie in Halifax", Halifax Chronicle-HeraldAugust 13, 2006. Accessed August 13, 2006.
- Fiset, Marie-Chantal. "Jean-Guy Plante replonge au coeur du génocide rwandais:[permanent dead link] Originaire de St-Félix, il a participé au tournage de Shake Hands with the Devil." [Interview with former soldier and military spokesman for the United Nations who served as the film's consultant on military matters.] Le Citoyen de l'Harricana (Amos, Abitibi, Québec) August 27, 2006. Les Hebdos Régionaux de Quebecor August 26, 2006. Accessed August 27, 2006. (Incl. photo of Plante with Roy Dupuis during shooting.)
- Fraughton, Holly. "Out of Africa: Filming in Rwanda 'bit of a culture shock' for Director of Photography Bibby." [Interview.] Halifax Chronicle-HeraldAugust 27, 2006. Accessed August 27, 2006.
- Gauthier, Catherine. "Catherine Gauthier a rencontré le général Dallaire pour la présentation du film": La Doublure du Général on Arts & Spectacles. Radio-CanadaJune 2, 2006. (Video; in French)
- Guy, Chantal. "Roy Dupuis: quand la belle gueule parle." ("When Handsome Roy Dupuis Speaks.") La Presse (Canada)June 5, 2006.
- ---. "Roy Dupuis sera Roméo Dallaire." ("Roy Dupuis Will Be Roméo Dallaire.") La Presse (Canada)May 30, 2006.
- Hays, Matthew. "From the Rocket to Rwanda." The Globe and Mail June 8, 2006. ("Insider Edition" subscription required.)
- Heath-Eves, Susannah. "Rwandan Film Industry Emerging." New Times (Kigali, Rwanda) June 19, 2006.
- Interview with Roy Dupuis and Senator Roméo Dallaire. Tout le monde en parle (Québec version). Zone Télévision, Radio-Canada. "Dimanche 30 Septembre", 30 September 2007, 8:00 p.m. (Hyperlinked program announcement. In French.)
- Kelly, Brendan. "Roy Dupuis to Play Roméo Dallaire." Montreal GazetteMay 30, 2006, Arts & Life: D5. (Gazette subscription required.)
- Mercy, Colette. "Colette Mercy explique ce projet cinématographique" on Arts & Spectacles. Radio-CanadaJune 2, 2006. (Audio; in French)
- "Politique étrangère: Harper est irresponsable, selon Roméo Dallaire." Radio-CanadaJune 3, 2006. Incl. links to pertinent audio and video about film and press conference.
- "Roy Dupuis sera la général Roméo Dallaire dans 'J'ai serré la main du diable.'" Canadian Press) June 2, 2006.
- "'Shake Hands with the Devil' Set to Begin Shooting." Canadian Press) May 30, 2006. ("Insider Edition" subscription required.)
- Thompson, Allan. "One Last Dance with the Devil: On Location in Rwanda, As the Cast and Crew of Shake Hands with the Devil Try to Recreate an Unimaginable Horror." Toronto Star July 22, 2006.
- "Tournage: J'ai serré la main du diable: un "statement politique"."[Radio-CanadaJune 7, 2006. Incl. link to dossier on Roméo Dallaire.
External links
- J’ai serré la main du diable (Shake Hands with the Devil) at Radio-Canada
- Shake Hands with the Devil at IMDb
- Shake Hands with the Devil at Rotten Tomatoes