War Witch

Komona (Rachel Mwanza) is only 12 years old when she is kidnapped by rebel soldiers and enslaved to a life of guerrilla warfare in the African jungle. Forced to commit unspeakable acts of brutality, she finds hope for survival in protective, ghost-like visions (inspiring a rebel chief to anoint her "War Witch"), and in a tender relationship with a fellow soldier named Magician (Serge Kanyinda). Together, they manage to escape the rebels' clutches, and a normal life finally seems within reach. But after their freedom proves short-lived, Komona realizes she must find a way to bury the ghosts of her past.

Academy Award® Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film
Nominee for Best International Film - Film Independent Spirit Awards
2012 National Board of Review Top Five Foreign Language Films
Winner of the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 62nd Berlinale International Film Festival
Winner of the Founders Award for Best Narrative Feature & Best Actress in a Narrative Feature Film at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival
Winner of the Golden Frog at the 2012 Plus Camerimage Festival