African Folktales Reimagined
“Six filmmakers. Six stories.”
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
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1.Katera of the Punishment Island
29-03-202328mAbandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
2.Halima's Choice
29-03-202324mForced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
3.Anyango and the Ogre
29-03-202318mThree children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
4.Enmity Djinn
9.029-03-202319mAn elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
5.Katope
29-03-202314mA young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
6.MaMlambo
29-03-202321mA mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.
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