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Rachel Mwanza is an actress from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, best known for her performance as Komona in the 2012 film War Witch (Rebelle). Prior to being cast in the film, she was homeless and living on the streets of Kinshasa.
Apr 2, 2014 · Rachel Mwanza is a Congolese actress who rose from poverty and hardship to star in War Witch, a film about child soldiers. She won the Silver Bear at Berlin and was nominated for an Oscar, and now supports other street children through her foundation.
Jan 26, 2017 · Somewhere in Sub-Saharan Africa, Komona, a 14-year-old girl, tells her unborn child growing inside her the story of her life since she has been at war. Everything started when she was abducted by...
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Feb 29, 2012 · Rachel Mwanza is the first African to receive the Berlin Silver Bear for Best actress, but until recently her career had been rather chaotic. Mwanza’s story is a fairytale like no other. Not too long ago she loitered in the streets of Kinshasa, DRC, after having been abandoned by her parents.
Mar 16, 2019 · Voici l'incroyable histoire de Rachel Mwanza (Français & Anglais)This is our... Voici notre première vidéo très attendue. Des trottoirs de Kinshasa à Hollywood.
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Mar 17, 2013 · Fourteen-year-old Komona (Rachel Mwanza) tells her unborn child the story of how she was abducted by warring rebels at age 12, forced to kill her parents and then trained to fight with the rebels against the government army.
Feb 20, 2013 · She has been granted a visa to travel from the Congo to the US in order to attend both the Oscars and the Independent Spirit Awards. “War Witch” centers on pre-teen Komona (Mwanza) who is ...
