Hotel Rwanda

[@benanderson3029]

This film actually makes General Bizimungu seem like a halfway decent guy, but the sad truth is that the real Bizimungu had a much more direct role in the genocide. He trained the Interahamwe first-hand and actually DID lead some massacres. It boggles my mind why he only got 30 years in prison. He deserves life without parole.

[@rutonde]

@@masterjolteryukai3919 Unless of course he too is granted early release like many other genocidaires have. There’s still a risk of that because the champion of early releases remains in his position as a UN judge. Last June UN Secretary General Antonio Gutierrez decided to reappoint him even though he’s in his 90s (born on 4/28/30).

[@seroccoprime2774]

"Only" 30 years

[@spg1794]

well connected men get off lighter. every time

[@pitrson666]

@@seroccoprime2774 yes, only. 30 years is not enough for a genocide

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

Any convicted génocidaires should have been lined up against a wall and shot

[@kepecos]

Seeing Paul work a man in power like this is really amazing. Stroking his ego but not going overboard, and then delivering warnings in a subtle way about the US watching with spies etc. Then pointing out his superior strength and leadership of his men during these times while pointing out the problem employee and stroking Bizimungu's ego to go over and reprimand him. Literally a masterclass in subtle manipulation. "Manipulation" gets a bad rap. I mean Interpersonal Effectiveness.

[@iamsomebody6267]

Paul's communication and negotiation skills are just stunning.

[@someguyfromarcticfreezer6854]

Your comment rewards you 40 extra speech kills and your level granted extra 14 levels.

[@magetaaaaaa]

Paul was pretty smart. Seems like he made and maintained good connections with influential people. Even that almost wasn't enough though. He had to really play hardball with the general.

[@xxx-lx6bu]

It’s a movie.

[@onthewattle]

Paul Platt so? What do you think the point of a movie is? One can’t analyse it?

[@usul573]

Speech 9999

[@susanwaugh3885]

Paul Platt It’s based on actual true events that happened and the OP is right he did have to play hardball with the general. You need to look up the real person who was portrayed in this movie and learn for yourself what he went through, then come back and say it’s just a movie. 🙄

[@The_Lunch_Man]

@@xxx-lx6bu no fucking shit it’s a movie, Sherlock.

[@IronBrig4]

I met Romeo Dallaire, the Canadian general who was in charge of UNAMIR. The UN peacekeepers faced an impossible task and were constrained by crippling rules of engagement. The fact that Dallaire still managed to save tens of thousands of people is a remarkable feat.

[@PABeaulieu]

A friend of mine who was an officer in the Canadian Navy was sitting in a Catholic church on a Sunday service, in Nova Scotia. He looks behind him to discover Roméo Dallaire was right behind him. He remained deeply affected by his experience.

[@rutonde]

From the beginning Dallaire had no chance. The odds were layered up against him, so to speak. The top layer was Secretary General *Boutros.* Mid-layer was Under-Secretary-General *Annan.* And the lower layer directly above Dallaire was *Booh,* the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Rwanda. All those three were puppets of Mitterrand, the French president, who had helped them get their jobs. And he was tragically on the side of the genocide perpetrators. Let’s hope world leaders will no longer look upon genocide-minded politicians as benign, the way Mitterrand did.

[@Jefffrrry]

@@rutonde While yes, France was supplying the Rwandan Hutu army, but there are more layers to this. The UNSC is the only UN body that has the mandate to pass a peace enforcing resolution - aka enforcing a peace by an intervention. Only 3 of those IIRC were passed in history - for Korea War, First Gulf War and the last one for Bosnian War. The blame goes to all 5 permanent members of the UNSC for not voting on a peace enforcing UN mission that had the power to put an end to this. As for the last part of your comment. I hope for that too. But right now? They are doing just that. One permanent member of the UNSC is waging a genocidal war of conquest, no UNSC resolution can be even passed. And once again appeasement is on the rise in the West, while most of the global South couldn't care less.

[@MaroonStorm]

omg the look on his face when Paul told him that lazy bum was part of his staff. xD It was like, "Nah... we ain't havin' none of that."

[@truth1128]

Outstanding acting in this scene. Paul was fantastic throughout the movie. Here, the General, carried himself perfectly : Confidence, stillness and command posture.

[@borood1188]

The general was a very good actor. He played the role well.

[@lyell555]

The guy is a member of a far right African nationalist party in South Africa - the EFF - the third largest party in the country. Maybe he played it too well

[@borood1188]

@@lyell555 EFF is far left wing, not right wing, they are the complete opposite of right.

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

​@@lyell555 the EFF is _literally_ communist

[@issstari954]

@@lyell555 EFF are literally left wing nationalists basically communists

[@JLaw954]

The most powerful movie I've ever seen. Brilliantly story-telling.

[@javiernarvaez5297]

The real Bizimungu is nothing like he’s portrayed in this movie. He took part in the killing during the Rwandan Genocide. He was a monster.

[@p9thead]

I feel that they also didnt highlight the role the military played in the genocide, they only show one scene of the RPF, and it's them shooting at a crowd of Interahamwe, completely ignoring the convoy of rwandan soldiers escorting them.. It was also the military that trained and armed the Interahamwe in the first place

[@NothingHumanisAlientoMe]

3:24 the way this guy dreams of Scotland in the midst of chaos is fucking funny

[@travisbickle4307]

Well, Scotland is a beautiful place.

[@onimaru1894]

"Will i ever go back? what do u think?" lmaoo I hate thhis guy so much

[@NothingHumanisAlientoMe]

@@onimaru1894 "Ah Paul shall we play some golf after the genocide my friend?"

[@davidmargarita77]

Well I understand it, the way I see it this guy is just reminiscing about some of the best memories in his life in what could very possibly be the last moments of his life, he said “I wonder if I will be able to go back again?” In such a tone of voice where, to me, he sort of said it in a way where he knows he will never be able to go back, but is still asking the question. Could be completely wrong though

[@NothingHumanisAlientoMe]

@@davidmargarita77 Fair point - he probably knows all that was in his grasp is tumbling away forever, well spotted. In contrast to Paul, the escapism he indulges in gives an almost surreal element to the horror, Paul is just like WTF mate.

[@susanwaugh3885]

I really like the general in this movie. He played the part really well, and was funny at times. He was right about one thing...scotland is a beautiful country! Amazing movie and so heartbreaking

[@lyell555]

the actor is in real life a member of the EFF - a dangerous far right party in South Africa and unfortunately the 3rd largest party in the country

[@redkingnate6995]

@@lyell555 Although I agree the EFF is dangerous, and I am aware of the level of influence they have in South Africa, if I am not mistaken, the EFF is a far-left party, not a far-right party.

[@seeingisbelieving8519]

Part of England. Try to leave we will send the army

[@redking5788]

Scotland is a shithole. I'd rather be in Rwanda

[@i--hate--life]

Don Cheadle is so quiet. .he's like the black Keanu reeves. .gentle and quiet

[@silverhawkflash]

One of the few examples of using bribery, and corruption to do some legit good.

[@Starrynova]

This story reminds me of Schindler saving the Jews in his factory from the Nazis

[@davidmargarita77]

The ultimate tragedy of this film is the fact that Bizimungu never got to go to Scotland with Paul

[@anthonygerard9938]

Don Cheadle is an incredible actor.

[@senororlando2]

Cheadle should’ve won best actor, best supporting actor and best cinematography for this

[@Liberallesbians]

And this is why he became War Machine

[@Del-Canada]

I loved Paul's gaslighting in the movie.

[@disconnectedt.v2516]

He just reversed psychology tf out of him

[@tayonius]

E.W Squish Paul Rusesebagina = BADASS

[@anthonyhall9335]

You won’t respond 2 years later you won’t

[@averagetoastslice]

@@anthonyhall9335 made me chuckle

[@thomasmusso1147]

'African Politics' can be absolutely brutal .. especially for those on the defenceless 'targeted' end. A seasoned 'conflict' journalist once wrote regarding the many, mainly unknown to the World, African Conflicts that he had covered .. "There is nothing more frightening than being stopped at a 'bush' roadblock manned by 10yr olds armed with AK47's."

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

At least this war made some sense With others it’s impossible to tell what each side is even fighting for

[@lessacto]

3:10-3:52 the general talking and reminiscing calmly while violence, gunfire, and explosions are happening in the background without so much as a flinch. This scene so reminds me of the Kilgore napalm scene in Apocalypse Now.

[@charlessaint7926]

Paul spent his life learning how to play the game. Make the right friends. Pull the right strings. Gain favors. All saving them to be used at the right moment in time. It paid off in the end.

[@tayonius]

“I LEAD NO MASSACKAAHZ (MASSACRE)!!!”

[@shamali2426]

But he did and he got convicted for it despite Rusesabagina’s efforts at defending him! The evidence was just too overwhelming.

[@tayonius]

shamali thank you for the reply but I already knew that about Bizumungu. I was repeating a quote said from the movie...

[@shamali2426]

@Reezy37 Yes, he always defends the genocidaires. Sometimes he does so anonymously [‘in camera’] and sometimes openly. For example you can find transcripts of his defense of five suspected genocidaires before English courts. He has *NEVER* testified *AGAINST* any of them. You can also see the very pic of one such friend of his on his own website.

[@shamali2426]

@Reezy37 Well he’s quite a daring conman. You might look into it, *BUT* he counts on the fact that 99% of America (his main source of income) will never do so. And the bet has paid off for him. Still in the article below for example, you can see quotes like these: In his interview offered to the VOA TV, he said that he “never saw Gen. Bizimungu killing people, that he instead saw him saving people.” In a conference held at the Concordia University, on 12 January 2006, he expressed his readiness to go to the ICTR [International court] to defend Gen. Augustin Bizimungu. umuvugizi.wordpress.com/2011/10/18/award-to-fraudster-and-genocide-denier-rusesabagina-is-an-insult-to-all-genocide-survivors-and-humanity-3/

[@mizzkaykay93]

Omg 😭 that part always got me

[@TheNaturalPatHarris]

This is a fantastic movie

[@ianfortuna9385]

I like how Paul for once in his life takes control and threatens the general

[@sadiqmohammad8041]

The fear of the Americans is the beginning of wisdom.

[@pointly]

The Supreme General of the Hutu military was arrested and charged with War Crimes.

[@rutonde]

On the other hand, his direct boss (former minister of defense) is still on the run. If you ever catch a glance of him, report it and you can collect a $5 million reward!

[@rutonde]

Do not attempt to apprehend him yourself though! He’s considered extremely dangerous. Some people have already died after they spotted a fellow fugitive of his and tried to get too close. Just tell the authorities and get your $5 million.

[@derrickfred8575]

ruton.de yikes this situation was just tragic everything’s all over the place nobody really gets brought to justice there are warlords running around I feel bad for countries who go through crisis like these but this was just terrible and what happened in the Congo right after

[@rutonde]

Two weeks ago the international court said it now believes that former minister died in August 2000. There are a few other genocidaires still out there though. Some show up even right here in the comment section. But they will be defeated unless they give up their evil designs.

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

That’s not the general we see though right?

[@lyell555]

Funny how the actor playing the general is a member of a far right African nationalist party - the EFF - in South Africa. They regularly get kicked out of parliament and there is even a video in which he can be seen arguing with the parliament security.

[@michaelthecoffeedrinker9077]

It wasn't just the US that was watching the general and have him on the "list." Every NATO country was watching him too

[@paleoph6168]

2:27 Made me laugh lol!

[@jovanyserrano7700]

Same I was wonder who else was laughing

[@jerryterwase9027]

The general was my favorite character in the movie.

[@crush42mash6]

I thought the movie was excellent, heartbreaking the tragedy the people with through people need to wake up. The actors were excellent, 🇨🇦

[@randomland2775]

As much as I disliked him, I giggled when he dumped ice on the employee.

[@rsacitizen6151]

A very good movie ❤

[@wingman4668]

General mozenboongo is such a good character in this

[@smonyboy]

Well.. he DID nothing

[@TheOneKeyToLife]

Did the military and soldiers really drink that much alcohol on the job? I noticed they were drinking liquor or beer throughout the entire movie

[@arthinugami]

Depends on the discipline, even in the western military alcohol is common, but drunks are pretty common in congo, wouldn't be surprised if it was the same in Rawanda.

[@arthinugami]

@John Borzecki That is just false, the middle east has been wiping people off the map alcohol free.

[@richardbowers3647]

Not to worry! Hollywood will send in the team!

[@dogukan127]

Good example of how to manipulate a narcissist

[@traemaxwell]

Paul's father-in-law actually paid the Hutu to shoot him so he wouldn't be chopped. The Interhamwe prided themselves on prolonging death by chopping off extremities one by one. I for one would have done the same thing.

[@traemaxwell]

@Alex Kanyima I would rather die out right than let them cut me to pieces while I'm still alive.

[@VladiSSius]

@Alex Kanyima Why not?

[@tripplehhh2584]

Stoch saved the day

[@masterjolteryukai3919]

2:25

[@Drizzle.drizzle]

Let us all remember Paul is in jail right now in Rwanda 🇷🇼

[@baloog8]

Turns out Paul is stronger than an actual general

[@TheStapleGunKid]

Not stronger, he just reached a point where he had nothing left to lose.

[@hbpu2156]

@@TheStapleGunKid the weak will just give up, only the strong and strongest will prevail in this/that kind of circumstances. He survived not only that saved many others, meaning he’s one of the strongest.

[@CHENOTV]

Damn I thought this came out in the 90’S

[@OAMnez]

It happened in the ‘90s

[@CHENOTV]

Oscar Alexis Martinez yea but the camera footage looks like a 90’S camera

[@dab0331]

@@CHENOTV It was 2004. They still used film cameras

[@tompegorinno5141]

Ad: Hotel? Trivago. Me: No don't

[@jasperthorp5329]

2:55

[@elijahbey3366]

Is this a nice hotel? Do they have free breakfast and wifi? I would like to stay there for 2 nights.

[@robertsessoms]

A story that had to be told,but a horror movie

[@robertlauter25]

general buzzymungo and his soldiers are the heroes of the film, him and George rotonunga, I love this movie!

[@jmurdock8303]

Hell no

[@Rokaishi]

No

[@ddpenny]

No

[@user-zv1mp6wz2b]

No

[@tonycondegnimustafa435]

Facts my nigga❗💯💯💯

[@BONGANIMO]

Wait. Is this dude the Eff one hahaha

[@ronniepower1239]

hes in world war Z too.

[@kelebogilebesong2392]

Yes he is an EFF member✊

[@jonathanwilliams1065]

@@kelebogilebesong2392 fuck the EFF They are as evil as the Interahahmwe And their ideas will screw over black people to, including the rightful owners of land stolen by whites in 1913

[@wingman4668]

Anyone else just watching this?

[@PeterOkeefe54]

why would anyone let such souless beings live??

[@GabyHernandez-rv3vo]

😮🎉❤

[@ankushshetty]

5:09 I lead no MASACAAS

[@benseveneleven2133]

This character cheated death like five different times in this film

[@gibememoni]

hes like a black german SS

[@4002corbe]

Tá uisce breátha foai an Gaeilge

[@sid2112]

1 star: Noisy guests and you have to bribe everybody. The staff is lazy and the only person there working is the manager.

[@HERNANDEZGARAY11]

This why SHOULD HAVE ALWAYS WINE CIGARS 🍷 🙄 😒 ALCOHOL, BRANDY , NO MONEY ARE USLESS

[@gandhithegreat328]

Hotel? Rawanda

[@srikumarnair7057]

Where is Gen Bagasora now?

[@rutonde]

In da big house. Hopefully thinking long and hard ‘bout what he did. He had received a life sentence but some rogue judge had it reduced to 35 years on appeal.

[@DManfrommanila]

only if tony starks has send him the war machine suit earlier the genocide coulda been avoided

[@oCcBrutalforce]

dude stfu... that wasn't funny in the least

[@McMarty93]

Thank god I am white.

[@user-zv1mp6wz2b]

It’sJim It's no different from white people. There is no advantage. Just look down at the black people for some reason.

[@user-zv1mp6wz2b]

Let's pray that black discrimination will completely disappear from this world and peace will come.

[@McMarty93]

蓮根エマージェンシー 👍

[@captainpinky8307]

@@user-zv1mp6wz2b says the Asian.....

[@user-zv1mp6wz2b]

captain pinky That's why it's useless ... You can only be proud of your race. It's pathetic.

[@pemberton97]

As my Gaga(My Mothers Mammy) said " Mans inhumanity to man". Getover yourself. We ALL bleed red blood . Ax

[@simonroh4958]

Do hutus & tutsis still hate eachother nowadays

[@Ndk-vy9qx]

In Rwanda not really but in Burundi yes

[@luisvilca4467]

Is ILLEGAL to even mention Tutsi or Hutus in Rwanda, Kagame made sure of it and is a law enforced with a gun in your head he wants to mantin the peace and coexistence of Rwanda, and he had been doing a pretty Damm good job at it.

[@camerontoy8154]

Luis Vilca false

[@Gghh-sc4rb]

There is no such thing as Hutu and Tutsi anymore we are all one rwandan people

[@norwegianboyee]

There's still a bunch of Hutu genociders who escaped to Congo.

[@riko2061]

Wtf youtube do to the fucking comment section

[@travisbickle4307]

"You know what the Scottish call it? "No." "Uisce beatha - Water of life!"

[@TafariTheArtist]

2:22

[@masterjolteryukai3919]

2:07

[@masterjolteryukai3919]

2:27