Kini & Adams
First screened in December 2024
Director: Idrissa Ouedraogo. Cast: Vusi Kunene, David Mohloki, Nthati Moshesh, John Kani, Netsayi Chigwendere, Sibongile Mlambo, Rangani Nyazema, Fidelis Cheza. Screenplay: Santiago Amigorena, Olivier Lorelle, and Idrissa Ouedraogo.

   
Photo © 1997 Noé Productions / Les Films de
la Plaine / Polygram Filmed Entertainment
In Brief: Ouedraogo's usual gift for economical storytelling with resonant layers goes MIA. Stilted in delivery and structure.

VOR: ③  I'm not positive how many bold strides are taken here, but it's exciting to see such a major African film artist try a new tone and idiom.

Grade: C

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