When this film was shown in the official competition at this year’s Berlinale, people frequently stated that the synopsis scared them, but that when they actually saw the film, felt it was one of the best films in competition. Film distributors also said it was one of their favourite films, but 'too tough a sale’. Nevertheless, Rachel Mwanza was awarded the Silver Bear for Best Actress – all of which proves that audiences are far more open-minded and intelligent than some would have us believe. Komona – a child soldier in the Congo – tells her story to her unborn child. How she was abducted, became a sorceress and fell in love with an albino. How she could see ghosts and he would travel the world over twice to find the wedding gift she asked for. This is a fairytale about love, a story about war and finding inner peace. It’s a film with many facets – so moving and surprising that it is not easily forgotten. If you like it, tell your friends. Perhaps this will convince those in the business that an audience is not scared of challenging, intelligent, beautiful films.

Source: Films Distribution

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