Kati Kati
First screened in November 2016
Director: Mbitha Masya. Cast: Nyokabi Gethaiga, Elsaphan Njora, Paul Ogola, Peter King Mwania, Fidelis Nyambura, Brian Ogola, Mumbi Maina, Jane Muriuki, Samson Hassan, Mugambi Nthiga, Mary Gacheri, Jose "Kashata" Mburu. Screenplay: Mugambi Nthiga and Mbithi Masya.

Twitter Capsule: Finally, a fresh take on how the afterlife might look and feel, and a welcome case of African film in speculative mode.

VOR:   There's a perfectly rich tradition fantasy, sf, and speculative fiction across Africa but we rarely see it on screen. Novelty in all directions.



Photo © 2016 One Fine Day Films/Ginger Ink Films

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B


Awards:
Toronto International Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize (Discovery)

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