City of Joy

2016
1 Std. 14 Min.

IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,7/10

655

IHRE BEWERTUNG

This documentary centers on the creation of a safe haven for women survivors in the middle of violence-torn Eastern Congo.

trailer wiedergeben2:15

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Crime Documentary Drama Thriller War

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuThis film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region often referred to as "the worst place in the world to be... Alles lesenThis film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region often referred to as "the worst place in the world to be a woman." These women have been through unspeakable violence spurred on by a 20 year war ... Alles lesenThis film follows the first class of students at a remarkable leadership center in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region often referred to as "the worst place in the world to be a woman." These women have been through unspeakable violence spurred on by a 20 year war driven by colonialism and greed. In the film, they band together with the three founders o... Alles lesen

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IMDb-BEWERTUNG

7,7/10

655

IHRE BEWERTUNG

Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro

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- 7 Gewinne & 5 Nominierungen insgesamt

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Trailer 2:15

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9neener3707

Powerful In Two Ways, Sad and Inspiring

I've always said that Netlfix nearly constantly puts out some of the best documentaries and docu-series, and this is another accolade to be proud of. An interesting documentary in the sense that it conveys a wide range of emotions, from crying about the horror these women experience, to crying out of joy that they are strong enough to face it and still not give up. Congo has been a nasty place for a very long time, from its dozens of pre-colonial civil wars, to its horrifying compliance in the slave trade, to what we see in this documentary happening today. Congo has faced many civil wars and regular wars in recent years, with a few mass starvations and genocides, so one should understand what they are getting into when they watch this film. Its a tough one, but in a way, a beautiful one.

Miri_knwos

Women

I just feel so proud to be woman when I see them overcoming their pain. It openend my eyes about this strategic war technique. Our body parts should never be something that we are ashamed of. At least in this fight we are together as one. This documentary shows us how we all belong together.

kathleendrohan

Powerful, heartbreaking and joyous film

Holy Cow this film! I have a basic awareness of what is going on in the Congo, but this film really brought home the daily struggle for so many women. The film told the amazing story of the building of City of Joy, a safe house for women and of the three mavericks who made it happen (Dr. Denis Mukwege, Christine Schuler Deschryver, and playwright Eve Ensler. The women who live and work at the City of Joy have faced mind boggling atrocities but find the will to go on every day.

I cried and cheered for these women. They are my roll models, inspiration and motivation.

The film shows just how much can be achieved and how much more we have to do.

See it!

10CerridwenHawk

EMOTIONALLY CATHARTIC

The work being done in the City of Joy is visionary in scope and breathtaking in action! Christine Schuler-Deschryver and her colleagues are to be given the highest praise for their dogged and fierce determination to bring about long term change and Healing for these courageous and indomitable Women! Powerful and deeply emotionally cathartic.

7kosmasp

Positivity out of ...

... negativity. It might take a strong stomach for the tough things that are depicted/told in the movie, but there is light (not just at end of the tunnel). And like someone else stated here, this may feel cathartic. Whatever it gives you, it is really good to know that this exists amidst all the trouble and all the evil that also exists.

So this documentary, no matter the value or your general opionion of it, is shining a light. No pun intended and if you like documentaries, this is a relatively short one. And one of hope - just don't expect it to be an easy watch. The topic is too tough for that