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Rafiki

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“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.

Running Time: 83 min.
Subject(s): African Cinema and Culture, Conflicts, Gender, Human Rights, LGBT, Religion and Spirituality, Sexuality, Society, Women, Youth
Language(s): English, Swahili, Swahili
Subtitles: English
Director(s):
Producer(s): Steven Markovitz
Cinematographer: Christopher Wessels
Editor(s): Isabelle Dedieu
Production Company: BIG WORLD CINEMA, AFROBUBBLEGUM, MPM FILM, SCHORTCUT FILMS, APE&BJØRN, RINKEL FILM, RAZOR FILM, TANGO ENTERTAINMENT

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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