The deeply moving true story of a five-star-hotel manager who used his wits and words to save more than 1,200 lives during the 1994 Rwandan conflict. Classified M Credits : Director of photography, Robert Fraisse ; editor, Naomi Geraghty ; music, Andrea Guerra, Rubert Gregson- Williams, Afro Celt Sound system; costume designer, Ruy Fillipe ; production designers, Tony Burrough, Johnny Breedt Performer Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo, Joaquin Phoenix, Desmond Dube, David O'Hara, Cara Seymour, Fana Mokoena, Hakeem Kae-Kazim, Tony Kgoroge, Mosa Kaiser Originally released as a motion picture in 2004. Special features : Audio commentary with terry George, Don Cheadle and Paul Rusesabagina; featurette with cast and crew; " A message for peace" : making Hotel Rwanda; theatrical trailer.