2021 * TV-MA * 1h 37m
The film is set in Rwanda in 1994 at the time of the Tutsi Genocide during which 1 million people were killed over a three-month period. Four women hide out in secret cellar for 81 days and is based on actual events. While trapped there, they're forced to open up to each other, reveal their inner demons, and do everything in their power to survive. From there tiny chamber they witness the unspeakable atrocities just outside their window.
Everything about this powerful film is remarkable--the cinematography, the writing, the score, and especially the acting. All four women deliver an incredible performance. You'd think that you'd feel claustrophobic in such a small space, but somehow, perhaps due to the fine camerawork, you never do. It's a remarkable example of strength, endurance, and above all, hope.
In the aftermath of this horrible tragedy, the country has become a beacon of hope for the rest of the word. The country went through a period of reconciliation and now has more women in office than any country on earth. If you're up for some terrific movie watching, I highly recommend Trees of Peace.
Five out of five stars
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