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David Belton

    David Belton creëert verhalen die zich verdiepen in ingrijpende historische momenten, waarbij hij put uit zijn ervaringen als verslaggever om de menselijke conditie in crisissituaties te belichten. Zijn werk verkent de complexe realiteit van belangrijke gebeurtenissen en benadrukt vaak individuele veerkracht en de harde gevolgen van conflicten. Beltons aanpak combineert journalistieke inzichten met dramatische storytelling, met als doel begrip en empathie te bevorderen voor degenen die verstrikt raken in de stroom van de geschiedenis.

    Each Night, I Die
    When The Hills Ask For Your Blood
    • When The Hills Ask For Your Blood

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      • 13 uur lezen
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      'Tremendous. A moving and haunting tribute to the human spirit' WILLIAM BOYD Into the heart of a genocide that left a million people dead 6 April 1994: In the skies above Rwanda the presidentâe(tm)s plane is shot down in flames. Near Kigali, Jean-Pierre holds his family close, fearing for their lives as the violence escalates. In the chapel of a hillside village, missionary priest Vjeko Curic prepares to save thousands of lives The mass slaughter that follows âe" friends against friends, neighbours against neighbours - is one of the bloodiest chapters in history Twenty years on, BBC Newsnight producer David Belton, one of the first journalists into Rwanda, tells of the horrors he experienced at first-hand. Now following the threads of Jean-Pierre and Vjeko Curicâe(tm)s stories, he revisits a country still marked with blood, in search of those who survived and the legacy of those who did not. This is David Belton's quest for the limits of bravery and forgiveness.

      When The Hills Ask For Your Blood
    • Each Night, I Die

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      • 9 uur lezen

      The narrative explores the challenges faced by a young man navigating the tumultuous transition to adulthood amid family struggles, an absent father, and a harsh environment. It highlights resilience and the belief that despite difficult circumstances, the potential for a better future resides within each individual. The story underscores the impact of personal choices and the strength found in overcoming adversity, offering a message of hope for urban youth.

      Each Night, I Die