Behind This Convent
# Behind This Convent

Behind This Convent is a 2008 post Rwandan genocide documentary directed by Gilbert Ndahayo. It was premiered at the 28th Verona African Film Festival.

## Synopsis

On April 10, 1994, in the small town of Astrida in Rwanda, Génocidaires break into a convent. They loot and take hostage along the road. Then they take 200 Tutsis and execute them in a courtyard behind the convent. Returning home as a 13 year old, Ndahayo discovered the bodies of his family at a pit in his backyard.

## Awards

* Verona Award for Best African Film
* Signis Commendation for Best African documentary at Zanzibar International Film Festival (2008)
