Joël Karekezi

Joël Karekezi (born 12 December 1985) is a Rwandan screenwriter, film director and film producer. His films, such as Imbabazi: The Pardon (2013) and The Mercy of the Jungle (2018), often deal with issues of conflict and war, alongside the possibility of forgiveness and hope. The Mercy of the Jungle's awards include FESPACO's the Etalon d’Or de Yennenga, Best Film and Best Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Screenplay at the Khouribga African Film Festival, and the Jury's Best Feature Narrative Award at the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF).