In the heart of Nairobi flows the Mathare River once a symbol of life, now a site of neglect, pollution, andenvironmental injustice. The River is a striking documentary that exposes the devastating impact of urban waste,illegal dumping, and human disregard on one of Nairobi’s most critical waterways.At the center of the story is the Lucky […]
Red Line’ embarks on an emotional journey with Jackie, a survivor of sexual assault, as she battles for justice in a system that continually fails her. This short documentary explores Jackie’s struggle, her political aspirations, and her determination to empower others in the face of injustice through the powerful campaign led by contemporary dance.
An exciting journey with Bahati Ngazi, the charismatic former radio star turned event planner, entertainer, and sex guru, known fondly as ‘Mtoto rangi pesa’ in vibrant Mombasa, Kenya. Delving deeper, we explore the cultural significance of sex education through enchanting rituals like singing, dancing, banter, and cooking, all infused with the wisdom of Swahili tradition.
Elizabeth, after being raped by a group of strangers. She lived into a deep self-hate and cheerless life. Her life took an unexpected turn as she discovered she was pregnant. Despite her efforts to terminate the pregnancy, circumstances prevented her from doing even on the day of giving birth. Now, with her daughter on the
After waking up in a psychiatric ward in the US, Noella had to quit film school and return to Kenya. She’d been diagnosed with bipolar, something both her family and herself had no idea how to deal with. She decides to turn the camera on them and herself as they try to navigate this unknown,
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“The two filmmakers Elena and Saitabao took a Kenyan artifact out of a German museum, produced a 3D scan and went on a journey back to its roots. The only information about it was that it came to the museum in 1903. Why don’t the museums know more about it?
European museum cellars are full of African artifacts, they are stored, imprisoned, treated with chemicals – a loss of culture. Because each of them has its own story.
This film takes you on a journey to find answers about this old object from the Kikuyu tribe. With a digital art installation in their package, Elena and Saitabao started a new conversation about the issue of colonial belongings, identity, fear and anger in Kenya.
How would the people back home react, and what do they know about this mysterious object?”
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This is an observational film following the story of Evelyn a 35 year old female truck driver fired from her job when she applied for maternity leave. We follow her as she searches for justice in a male dominated world and tries to find another job as a truck driver with a new regional oil transportation company driving across Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.
“An intimate portrait of a loving family, exploring the relationship between a single mum and her two boys. In a role reversal, the youngest brother, only five years old, looks after his sibling.”
“Njuguna moved into the area 11 years ago and is still considered an outsider. He wants to understand why his town is stagnating, so he asks around. Elders tell him what has happened.”
“A filmmaker by chance comes across a young healer but he won’t talk to him unless he takes part in one of his rituals. Out of curiosity he gives in… after all, what has he got to lose?”
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