No matter whether you call it the 'Anglophone Crisis,' the 'Ambazonia War,' part of the national 'Cameroon Problem,' or something else entirely, we can all agree this conflict has gone on for too long.

Let us safely reflect on conflict, peace, and reconciliation...through films.


Previous Screenings

  • 100 DAYS

    A story of Love and brutality set in the midst of an event the world is still trying t come to terms with.

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  • LA NUIT DE LA VÉRITÉ

    A story of the night of reconciliation between two ethnic groups, the Nayak and the Bonandés.

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  • Beyond Right & Wrong

    Stories of Justice and Forgiveness

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  • 100 DAYS

    Love and brutality in the midst of the Rwandan genocide.

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  • LA NUIT DE LA VÉRITÉ

    A night of reconciliation between the Nayak and the Bonandés.

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  • Beyond Right & Wrong

    Stories of justice and forgiveness from conflicts around the world.

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    A survival and love story about a young woman in the forest experiencing war.

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    The remarkable role of women in ending a civil war and bringing peace to Liberia.

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  • 100 DAYS

    A story of Love and brutality set in the midst of an event the world is still trying t come to terms with.

    Register

  • LA NUIT DE LA VÉRITÉ

    A story of the night of reconciliation between two ethnic groups, the Nayak and the Bonandés.

    Register

  • Beyond Right & Wrong

    Stories of Justice and Forgiveness

    Register

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About Us

PEACE THROUGH FILM is a nonpartisan and apolitical volunteer project. We hope to create a safe space for reflection on conflict, peace, and reconciliation, through watching films together.

PURPOSE

  • To facilitate conversation and understanding between people of all shades of opinion on the conflict;
  • To encourage people from all sides, everyone who is affected, to reflect and discuss in a safe space how peace can be brought to bear;
  • To envision nonviolent acts that can be a force for good in ending the conflict.

WHO THIS IS FOR

This is for anyone on the ground or any member of the diaspora of any shade or persuasion, English-speaking or French-speaking, who cares about the devastating impacts of this conflict. This project will launch online for the diaspora, and in person and online for those on the ground.

News flash: In December 2023, the film Caller ID: Unknown was screened in Toronto and online to approximately 500 viewers.

In February 2022, we held 3 virtual film nights. The films were about conflict, peace, justice, and reconciliation. After each film viewing period, we held an online facilitated discussion in which participants reflected on film themes and lessons learned. Then, partners on the ground showed the films and held discussion sessions. In August 2022, The Fomunyoh Foundation (TFF), Better World Community and Advocacy Organisation (BEWOCA), and Common Action for Gender Development (COMAGEND) hosted the films and discussions for journalists, women, children, and people across sectors in society in Bamenda. On the International Day of Peace, September 21, 2022, Breaking Ground and Fountain of Justice Cameroon (FJC) hosted the films and discussions for IDPs, community members, and civil society in Dschang. In October 2022, the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (CHRDA) and Foundation for Inclusive Education (FIED) hosted the films and discussions for young people and civil society in Buea. In December 2023, we screened Caller ID: Unknown in Toronto and online to approximately 500 viewers. In April-May 2024, partners in Bamenda and Buea screened and discussed Pray the Devil Back to Hell. We are working toward further screenings online and on the ground. Stay tuned for upcoming events.

We understand the risk of participating in anything, and we are committed to safety. The only information we ever ask of you is your email address so we can send you project information. On our online facilitated discussions, participants were able to remain anonymous by changing their names and turning off their cameras.

This project is being put on by nonpartisan volunteers, including members of Rescue Team International Society. Partners on the ground include BEWOCA, Breaking Ground, CHRDA, COMAGEND, FIED, FJC, and TFF. Diaspora stakeholders, who have helped to shape and develop the project, include LECDA Montreal. Peace Through Film Ambassadors, who have participated and helped champion the project, include Ethical and Sustainable Future for All, Hope for Cameroon, Kwetu Film Institute and Rwanda Cinema Centre, Pathfinders4Peace, Reach Out Cameroon, The Global Campaign for Peace & Justice in Cameroon, and Visual Artist Raymond Watson of Northern Ireland.

Previous Screenings

PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL

This is a documentary film highlighting the remarkable role of women in ending a civil war and bringing peace to Liberia. [72 min]
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Shown in Bamenda 
& Buea in 

April - May 2024

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CALLER ID: UNKNOWN

A survival and love story about a young woman in the forest experiencing war. Cameroon’s neglected ‘Anglophone Crisis’ is the backdrop for this fictional drama. [108 min] 
1) English, French, and Pidgin with English subtitles
2) English, French, and Pidgin with French subtitles
Not Rated; Recommended 14+
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Shown in Toronto on

Dec 03, 2023

Shown online on

Nov 30 - Dec 03, 2023

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100 DAYS

Based on the incidents in Rwanda witnessed by the director, this film is the story of Josette, a Tutsi girl whose dream of building a family with her boyfriend Baptiste are shattered in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda carried out by Hutu extremists with the support of the government. [96 min]
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Shown online on

Feb 13, 2022

Shown in Bamenda in

August 2022

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LA NUIT DE LA VÉRITÉ  / THE NIGHT OF TRUTH

Set in a fictional West-African country, this film tells the story of the night of reconciliation between two ethnic groups, the Nayak and the Bonandés. After ten years of war and much bloodshed, Théo, leader of the Bonandés, invites the Nayak president to come and make peace. However, things do not go as smoothly as planned. [100 min]
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Shown online on

Feb 20, 2022

Shown in Dschang on

September 21, 2022

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BEYOND RIGHT & WRONG

This is a documentary film about restorative justice and forgiveness. The film depicts victims and perpetrators of the Rwandan genocide, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and The Troubles in Northern Ireland. [99 min]
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Shown online on

Feb 27, 2022

Shown in Buea in

October 2022

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