Plot Summary
A 2013 Academy Award® Nominee (Foreign Language Film). Forced into a rebel army during a bloody civil war, a young African girl with a unique gift finds hope for survival in a tender relationship with a fellow soldier. French & Lingala w/ English subtitles.
Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
TOMATOMETER
95%- Reviews Counted: 61
- Fresh: 58
- Rotten: 3
- Average Rating: 8.0/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: The movie is committed to revealing the world through Komona's eyes, and you never feel a taint of voyeurism or condescension. It stays true to her.
Fresh: A powerful and upsetting portrait of a young girl compelled into unimaginably horrific circumstances.
Fresh: The powerful things we expect from "War Witch" are as advertised, but what we don't expect is even better.
Fresh: War Witch gives us a continent's tragedy in a young girl's face.
Customer Reviews
Amazing
I usually don't like movies about all the horrible things in Africa but this movie is so much more-about a young girl dealing with what life has given her. Amazing.
Truth
This movie a beautiful. It does an amazing job of showing the innocent view of children, even as they walk through the darkest parts of war, the beauty of love, the redemption of family found.
Best movie I've seen in a long time
Rebelle (War Witch) was definitely worth renting. The cinematography alone was mind blowing and artistically crafted without getting in the way of the plot. The drama and livelihood we are offered through this narrative peace is unforgettable. Truly as haunting as the ghosts on screen. Highly recommended.
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