Traces of Responsibility

Traces of Responsibility

Traces of Responsibility

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Traces of Responsibility

2024

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The interactive roadmovie follows the trail of a convicted war criminal with ties to Switzerland. On a journey through contemporary Rwanda, the viewer decides how deeply he wants to immerse himself in the story.

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Directed by: Jann Anderegg
Anja Reiß
Written by: Jann Anderegg
Anja Reiß
Produced by: Karin Koch

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