Fight Like a Girl
2024, R, Rwanda/DR Congo, Sports Drama, 118 minutes
Filmmakers in Attendance
Juried Film
English, Swahili with English Subtitles
Director: Matthew Leutwyler
Producers: Anton Laines, Innocent Munyeshuri, Yvette Gayle, Serge Ibaka
Writer: Matthew Leutwyler
Cast: Ama Qamata, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Malaika Uwamahoro, Arthur Nkusi, Bahali Ruth, Kennedy Mazimpaka, Clarck Ntambwe
Safi, a young Congolese woman, is kidnapped from her village and forced to work in an illegal mine. After two years of captivity, she escapes, trekking through the jungle to the border city of Goma, where she struggles to survive.
One night, after defending herself with a powerful punch, she catches the attention of a legendary Congolese boxing champion, who introduces her to his all-women boxing club. As she trains, Safi discovers that boxing is more than just throwing punches — it’s about reclaiming her life and finding purpose beyond mere survival.
