Tonight on ARTE: A gritty thriller about the Rwandan genocide with Michaela Coel and John Goodman

What is it about?

The story of Kate Ashby, a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide, who was adopted by Eva Ashby, a renowned British prosecutor specializing in international criminal cases.

Raised in Britain, Kate is now 20 years old and works as an investigator for Judge Michael Ennis. As Eve continues her case at the International Criminal Court to prosecute Rwandan war criminals, a poorly extinguished fire ignites, forcing Eve and Kate, with Michael’s support, to delve into their painful past…

Rwanda, the color of blood It will be broadcast on Thursday 4th and 11th May at 20:55 on Arte. Episode 8 is now available in its entirety on Arte.tv and also on Netflix.

Thriller under high tension

Following “A Woman of Honor,” which tells the story of a businesswoman played by Maggie Gyllenhaal who finds herself caught up in the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, British director and screenwriter Hugo Blick explores a difficult geopolitical topic from the perspective of Rwanda. The Color of Blood (Black Earth Rising in VO).

In this way, the series chooses to approach the Rwandan conflict and its consequences through the lens of a police investigation, which will allow a better understanding of the war and the influence of the international community in the management of the conflict.

Through this investigation into the secrets of the International Criminal Court, the whole process of compromises after the 1994 tragedy is gradually revealed.

Composed of 8 episodes, Rwanda, The Color of Blood carries Michaela Coel, an actress and screenwriter, revealed in the UK by the comic series Chewing Gum, which celebrated alcoholic beverages I can destroy you, in which she approached the bypass issues. Rape and consent.

The actor, who was also on the poster for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, answers for the occasion as John Goodman, who slips into the shoes of the young woman’s mentor. Starring Noma Dumezweni (The Watcher), Abena Ivory, Lucian Msamat (Gangs of London) and Tamara Tun (Law & Order).