African Folktales Reimagined
"Six filmmakers. Six stories."
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Season 1
1. Katera of the Punishment Island
0.0Mar 29, 2023 · 28 minAbandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
2. Halima's Choice
0.0Mar 29, 2023 · 24 minForced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
3. Anyango and the Ogre
0.0Mar 29, 2023 · 18 minThree children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
4. Enmity Djinn
9.0Mar 29, 2023 · 19 minAn elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
5. Katope
0.0Mar 29, 2023 · 14 minA young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
6. MaMlambo
0.0Mar 29, 2023 · 21 minA mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.