Rafiki
As the first Kenyan film ever to screen at the Cannes Film Festival, RAFIKI was a significant hit there in 2018.
Still, in Kenya, the film is banned and has been allowed only a few select screenings. Homosexuality is officially banned in Kenya, so the film's depiction of a love affair between two women makes it highly controversial. Rafiki follows Kena og Ziki, both daughters of high-ranking politicians. They meet and fall in love, and therefore risk not only imprisonment and social exclusion, but also being subject to violence. Rafiki is a colourful and sparkling love story full of joy, heartache, and rebellious energy.
Per Eirik Gilsvik (Films from the South 2018)
Age limit Alle
Language Swahili, English
Runtime 1h 22m
Country Kenya
Year 2018
Director Wanuri Kahiu
Screenplay Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Cato Bass, Monica Arac de Nyeko
Cinematography Christopher Wessels
Producer Wanuri Kahiu, Steven Markowitz, Marie-Pierre Macia, Steven Markovitz, Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Georges Schoucair, Reinier Selen, Ruben Thorkildsen
Cast Samantha Mugatsia, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji
Production Company Big World Cinema
Norwegian co-producer Verona Meier, Ruben Thorkildsen
Norwegian co-production company Storm Films (Ape & Bjørn)
Links IMDb