Rafiki

Year: 2018
Description: Cast includes Patricia Amira, Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, and Dennis Musyoka.
This film—which faced a ban in Kenya that was eventually overturned by the Supreme Court—follows the love story of rowdy Kena (played by Samantha Mugatsia) and colorful Ziki (played by Sheila Munyiva), who are open about their forbidden relationship in their disapproving community until they face violence.
Director: Kahiu, Wanuri
Writer: Bass, Jenna; Kahiu, Wanuri
Producer: Markovitz, Steven
Cinematographer: Wessels, Christopher
Editor: Dedieu, Isabelle
Production Team: MPM Premium, Orange Studio, Big World Cinema, AfroBubbleGum, Schortcut Films, Ape and Bjørn, Rinkel Film, Razor Film, Tango Entertainment, and Film Movement
Genre: Feature Film
Drama
Source: Based on the short story "Jambula Tree" by Monica Arac de Nyeko
Language: English and Swahili with English subtitles
Media Format: 1 DVD (83 min.) or 1 streaming video (83 min.)
Type: Color
Updated: 08-23-2023

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