Rafiki

Name: Rafiki
Director: Wanuri Kahiu
Released: 2018

Wanuri Kahiu 2018

“Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives,” but Kena and Ziki long for something more.
Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends,
supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms
between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

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Running Time:

83 min.

Spoken Languages:

English, Swahili, Swahili

Subtitles:

English

Directors:

Wanuri Kahiu

Producers:

Steven Markovitz

Cinematographers:

Christopher Wessels

Editors:

Isabelle Dedieu

Production Companies:

BIG WORLD CINEMA, AFROBUBBLEGUM, MPM FILM, SCHORTCUT FILMS, APE&BJØRN, RINKEL FILM, RAZOR FILM, TANGO ENTERTAINMENT

African Cinema and Cul..

Religion and Spiritual..

Festival Participation

Festival de Cannes (Un Certain Regard) - 2018
Sydney Film Festival, Australia - 2018
Toronto International Film Festival, Canada - 2018
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, Czech Republic - 2018
New Zealand International Film Festival, New Zealand - 2018
Durban International Film Festival, South Africa - 2018
Melbourne International Film Festival, Australia - 2018
Monterrey International Film Festival, Mexico - 2018
BFI London Film Festival, UK - 2018

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