Utrecht, 1993 Dutch Academy Award ('Golden Calf'),
Best Short Documentary
Set in North West Tanzania ISINGIRO HOSPITAL is a subdued tale about fate and the daily struggle for survival.
The tiny rural hospital, located in one of the poorest and most isolated parts of Africa where malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS are endemic. Despite the remarkable efforts of the Tanzanian medical team, which manages to keep the hospital going in the worst conceivable circumstances,
ISINGIRO HOSPITAL is not only a story about heroes. There's a villain around as well.
A central character is Jessica, a 15 year old girl who has been raped, made pregnant and infected with AIDS.
Molenwiek Film
Hillie Molenaar
Joop Van Wijk
Melle van Essen
Hens van Rooij
Patricio Wang
Winanda van Vliet
Leo de Boer
Piet Lolkema
Geertruide Kortmann
Henny Zonderland
Barend Schweigman