Yves Montand Niyongabo
Yves Montand Niyongabo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Burundi |
| Occupation | Film director |
| Notable work | Munyurangabo |
| Awards | Organisation internationale de la Francophonie Prize, 2013 |
Yves Montand Niyongabo is a Burundian-Rwandan film director.[1][2][3][4]
Background
Yves was born and raised in Burundi. He later moved to Rwanda where he quit law studies for film making.[5] He has worked as a production coordinator for the 2017 film Munyurangabo. In 2010, Niyongabo was selected for a film workshop organized by CPH:Dox in Denmark.[6]
Filmography
- Maibobo (2010)[7]
- Slim Land (2012)[8]
- Giti – Paradise in Hell (2014)[9][10]
- The Invincible (2014)[11][12]
- Munyurangabo (2017)[13]
Awards
- Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) Prize, 2013[14]
- Goethe Institut Best Scriptwriter Award, 2013[15]
References
- ^ "Niyongabo quit law school for 'invincible' career in film making". The New Times | Rwanda. 2013-12-22. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "Yves Montand Niyongabo wins Goethe Institut best scriptwriter award". The New Times. 2013-06-28. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "Niyongabo quit law school for 'invincible' career in film making". The New Times. 2013-12-22. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "Maibobo". IFFR EN. Retrieved 2026-02-13.
- ^ "Rwandan filmmakers paying tribute to a dark past". Rwanda Today. 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "Yves Montand Niyongabo | IFFR". iffr.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "Maibobo | IFFR". iffr.com. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ Lyman, Eric J. (2012-12-05). "Venice's Biennale College Filmlab Selects 15 Semi-Finalist Projects". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "Doc Society". Doc Society. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "Zim Film Fest | Screening - MAIBOBO". www.zimfilmfest.co.zw. Archived from the original on 2019-09-18. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ Tuyisenge, Espoir. "Rethinking Reconciliation winners' Films Premiere & Award Gala at Kigali Serena Hotel, free entrance - Inyarwanda.com". eng.inyarwanda.com. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "The Invincible | African Film". Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "Yves Montand Niyongabo | IFFR". iffr.com. Archived from the original on 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ Contributor (2013-08-14). "Winners at DFM". Screen Africa. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Rwanda: Yves Montand Niyongabo Wins Goethe Institut Best Scriptwriter Award".