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Rafiki

5.7 / 309 votes

BFI London Film Festival Release Date

Saturday 13th October 2018
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Contains moderate violence, infrequent strong language and discriminatory behaviour. Suitable for 12 years and over.
Current Status:released

Next Showing:

None. Last shown at BFI London Film Festival on 20th February 2024.
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Directed by:

Wanuri Kahiu

Written by:

Wanuri Kahiu and Jenna Cato Bass

Produced by:

Claire Gadea, Wanuri Kahiu, Marie-Pierre Macia, Steven Markovitz, Verona Meier, Gerhard Meixner, Roman Paul, Tamsin Ranger, Georges Schoucair, Reinier Selen and Ruben Thorkildsen

Starring:

Samantha Mugatsia, Neville Misati, Nice Githinji, Charlie Karumi, Muthoni Gathecha and Vitalis Waweru

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English

Runtime:

1 hour 22 minutes (approx.)

Movie Synopsis:

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. Inspried by Monica Arac de Nyeko's "Jambula Tree", which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, "Rafiki" challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends, and family in Kenya.

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Rafiki Cast

Samantha Mugatsia

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Neville Misati

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Nice Githinji

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Charlie Karumi

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Vitalis Waweru

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