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  • 2010
  • R
  • Narrative Capital
  • 1 h 52 m
  • 2010
  • R
  • Narrative Capital
  • 1 h 52 m

Summary In 1993, the United Nations dispatches Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire to far off Rwanda to oversee a fragile cease-fire. A brilliant, workaholic officer and charismatic commander, Dallaire encounters the shabby reality of a typical UN peacekeeping operation: under-funded, overbureaucratic, and cobbled together from military units from...

Directed By: Jennifer Capraru, Roger Spottiswoode

Written By: Judith Rascoe, Michael Donovan, Roméo Dallaire

  • 2010
  • R
  • Narrative Capital
  • 1 h 52 m
  • 2010
  • R
  • Narrative Capital
  • 1 h 52 m

Shake Hands with the Devil

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Summary In 1993, the United Nations dispatches Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire to far off Rwanda to oversee a fragile cease-fire. A brilliant, workaholic officer and charismatic commander, Dallaire encounters the shabby reality of a typical UN peacekeeping operation: under-funded, overbureaucratic, and cobbled together from military units from...

Directed By: Jennifer Capraru, Roger Spottiswoode

Written By: Judith Rascoe, Michael Donovan, Roméo Dallaire

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
57
50% Positive
4 Reviews
38% Mixed
3 Reviews
13% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 8 Critic Reviews
57
50% Positive
4 Reviews
38% Mixed
3 Reviews
13% Negative
1 Review

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80
Nov 9, 2010
Though the film, based on Dallaire's memoir, can veer toward deification of the general, it's hugely effective.
By Ernest Hardy FULL REVIEW
80
Oct 28, 2010
A quietly powerful, incisive portrait of Canadian Lt. Gen. Roméo Dallarme (Roy Dupuis), who was sent to Rwanda in 1993 on a peacekeeping mission as the ruling Hutu attacked the rebel Tutsi, yet he was hobbled by the U.N. leadership and faced with the indifference of the world's superpowers.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
75
Nov 12, 2010
Compelling documentary.
By Lou Lumenick FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 10, 2010
For everything admirable, like the way female Prime Minister Agathe Uwilingiyimana (the wonderful Gakire) resigns herself to a violent death, there's a heavy-handed metaphor-a cute gaggle of orphaned goats-ready to smack away the intelligence.
By Keith Uhlich FULL REVIEW
60
Nov 12, 2010
Spottiswoode relays this tragic story with respect and sadness. But Michael Donovan's script is stuffed with clichés, and Dupuis is unable to convey the depth of Dallaire's emotions.
By Joe Neumaier FULL REVIEW
50
Oct 24, 2010
Spottiswoode's lackluster film fails to offer any fresh perspective on these now well-known events.
By Scott Foundas FULL REVIEW
30
Nov 11, 2010
Filmed in Rwanda, Shake Hands With the Devil is certainly panoramic. But the best that can be said of the film is that it is an honorable dud.
By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Barna-Alper Productions, Halifax Film Company, Head Gear Films, Seville Productions
Release Date Oct 29, 2010
Duration 1 h 52 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline A true story of compassion, courage and hope
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Awards

Genie Awards
• 1 Win & 12 Nominations
Cinéfest Sudbury
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Jutra Awards
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations

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