From a Whisper

2008 1h 19m EN

Drama

Synopsis

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When an intelligence officer and a young, rebellious artist discover that they both lost somebody in the US Embassy bombing 10 years ago, they learn how to confront their fears and forgive.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ken Ambani
Abubakar Mwenda
Godfrey Odhiambo
Corrine Onyango

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wanuri Kahiu
Writers: Wanuri Kahiu
Languages: English, Swahili
Countries: Kenya

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RUNTIME

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Tight 79-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 18 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Swahili.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, shot by Marius van Graan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Christopher King shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ken Ambani and Abubakar Mwenda and Godfrey Odhiambo carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1517185 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wanuri Kahiu directs. Marius van Graan behind the camera. Christopher King cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Kenya. Dialogue in English, Swahili.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 79-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 18 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Swahili.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, shot by Marius van Graan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Christopher King shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Ken Ambani and Abubakar Mwenda and Godfrey Odhiambo carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1517185 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.