It's Us

2013 1h 29m EN

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

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Ni Sisi tells the story of a typical Kenyan village, a harmonious muddle of tribes, intermarriages and extended families, in the context of post-election violence. The characters explore issues of corruption, political bribery, racism and gossip. Friends who have lived and worked together all their lives are consumed by rumors and mistrust. However, horrific consequences are avoided when the community pulls together to avert further violence. The hopeful and empowering message of Ni Sisi is one of personal responsibility; that both individuals and communities have the power to control what happens to them and that racist attitudes and negative stereotypes of other tribes can be overcome. Ni Sisi enables the audience to discuss the 2008 post election violence and understand the futility of violence.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ali Mohamed Mlatso
Alfayo
Doreen Mwajuma
Scola
Joseph Wairimu
Jabali
Krysteen Savane
Zuena
Jacky Vike
Roxanna
Mercy Wanjiru
Nene
Ednah Daisy
Zippy
Paul Peter Kadez
Jemo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Nick Reding
Writers: Nick Reding
Languages: Swahili

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RUNTIME

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89 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Carole Gikandi Omondi 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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Ali Mohamed Mlatso and Doreen Mwajuma and Joseph Wairimu carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt3244780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Nick Reding directs. Carole Gikandi Omondi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in Swahili.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

189 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Carole Gikandi Omondi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Ali Mohamed Mlatso and Doreen Mwajuma and Joseph Wairimu carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt3244780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.