Ibuka, Justice is a Canadian short animated documentary film, directed by Justice Rutikara and released in 2024.Félix Poncelet-Marsan, "Justice Rutikara aborde le génocide rwandais sous un nouvel angle dans « Ibuka, Justice »". Qui Fait Quoi, March 5, 2025.
Synopsis The film recreates the experience of his parents in seeking to escape from their home in Kigali, and move to Canada as refugees, when the Rwandan Civil War breaks out just six months after Rutikara's own birth.Jamie Lang, "12 Canada-Based Animation Talents Pushing Boundaries at Home and Abroad". Variety, June 8, 2025.
The film features Rutikara's parents, Jean-Claude Rutikara and Valentine Mukasafari, narrating their own story.Malika Alaoui, "RIDM 2024: «Ibuka, Justice» : quand la mémoire d’un peuple se tisse en dessins et en espoir". Atuvu, December 9, 2024.
Release The film premiered at the Regard short film festival on March 22, 2024.
Awards Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025 City of Annecy Award Justice Rutikara Mercedes Milligan, "Annecy Festival Announces Special Prize Winners of 2025". Animation Magazine, June 13, 2025. Prix Iris December 2025 Best Animated Short Film Justice Rutikara, Mylène Augustin "Québec Cinéma dévoile les finalistes aux Prix IRIS 2025". CTVM, October 8, 2025. Canadian Screen Awards 2026 Best Animated Short Matthew Simpson, "The 14th Canadian Screen Award Nominations Are Announced!". Northern Reel, March 25, 2026.
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