Rafiki

2018 1h 22m SW

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 158

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Samantha Mugatsia
Kena
Sheila Munyiva
Ziki
Jimmi Gathu
John Mwaura
Nini Wacera
Mercy
Dennis Musyoka
Peter Okemi
Patricia Amira
Rose Okemi
Neville Misati
Blacksta
Muthoni Gathecha
Mama Atim

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Wanuri Kahiu
Writers: Monica Arac de Nyeko, Wanuri Kahiu, Jenna Cato Bass
Languages: Swahili, English
Countries: Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, United States of America, South Africa, Belgium

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RUNTIME

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

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ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Swahili, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 7 countries: Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, United States of America, South Africa, Belgium.

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DIRECTOR

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

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Isabelle Dedieu 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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Samantha Mugatsia and Sheila Munyiva and Jimmi Gathu carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8286894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Wanuri Kahiu directs. Christopher Wessels behind the camera. Isabelle Dedieu cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, United States of America, South Africa, Belgium. Dialogue in Swahili, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

182 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Swahili, English.
4International production across 7 countries: Germany, Netherlands, France, Norway, United States of America, South Africa, Belgium.
5Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, shot by Christopher Wessels. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Isabelle Dedieu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Samantha Mugatsia and Sheila Munyiva and Jimmi Gathu carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt8286894 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.