Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo

Weapon of War: Confessions of rape in Congo 2009 Directed by Femke van Velzen , Ilse van Velzen

Wherever war breaks out, men with guns rape. During the decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo possibly hundreds of thousands of women and girls were brutally raped. In WEAPON OF WAR military perpetrators unveil what lies behind this brutal behavior and the strategies of rape as a war crime. An ex-rebel explains how he raped. Like for many ex-soldiers, starting a normal life again is a struggle filled with trauma. In an attempt to reconcile with his past, he decides to meets one of his victims in an attempt to obtain forgiveness. Captain Basima is working as a priest in Congo's army and confronts perpetrators of rape. He urges them to change. Just like he did.

Country USA

Production Country Netherlands

Language English

Spoken Language Swahili

Gnere Documentary

Production Company IF Productions

Release Date 29 November 2009

59 mins