Shake Hands with the Devil: The Journey of Roméo Dallaire

This powerful documentary chronicles the harrowing journey of Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire, the Force Commander of the UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) during the 1994 genocide. It delves into his courageous but ultimately tragic efforts to prevent the massacre and his subsequent struggles with PTSD and the lasting trauma of the events.

The film was widely acclaimed for its unflinching look at the Rwandan genocide and its profound impact on one man. Critics lauded Dallaire's raw honesty and the documentary's ability to shed light on the failures of the international community.

• A deeply moving and important film that highlights the horrors of genocide.
• Roméo Dallaire's personal testimony is both devastating and inspiring.
• The documentary serves as a critical examination of international inaction during mass atrocities.

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Won the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the 2005 Toronto International Film Festival, and the Special Jury Prize at the 2005 Vancouver International Film Festival. Nominated for Best Documentary Program at the 2006 Gemini Awards.

The documentary is based on Roméo Dallaire's bestselling memoir of the same name, which further details his experiences and reflections on the Rwandan genocide.