Country: Kenya

Direction Katja Benrath

Cast Barkhad Abdirahman · Faysal Ahmed · Mahad Ahmed · Abdiwali Farrah

Synopsis For a decade, Kenya has been targeted by terrorist attacks of the Al-Shabaab. An atmosphere of anxiety and mistrust between Muslims and Christians is growing. Until in December 2015, Muslim bus passengers showed that solidarity can prevail.

Direction David 'Tosh' Gitonga

Cast Joseph Wairimu · Olwenya Maina · Nancy Wanjiku Karanja · Mugambi Nthiga

Synopsis A young, aspiring actor from upcountry Kenya dreams of becoming a success in the big city. In pursuit of this and to the chagrin of his brother and parents, he makes his way to Nairobi:the city of opportunity.

Direction Wanuri Kahiu

Cast Patricia Amira · Muthoni Gathecha · Jimmy Gathu · Nice Githinji

Synopsis It is said that good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives, but Kena and Ziki long for something more. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

Direction Jim Chuchu

Cast Kelly Gichohi · Paul Ogola · Tim Mutungi · Mugambi Nthiga

Direction Christopher King · Maia Lekow

Synopsis When Karisa’s grandmother is accused of witchcraft, he travels from Mombasa to her rural home to find out who’s behind it. It turns out that the threatening letter his grandmother received came from a member of his own family.

Direction Hawa Essuman · Tom Tykwer

Cast Samson Odhiambo · Leila Dayan Opou · Krysteen Savane · Frank Kimani

Synopsis Nairobi, Kenya. 14 year-old Abila lives with his parents in Kibera, one of the largest slums in East Africa. One morning the teenager discovers his father ill and delirious. Someone has stolen his soul, mumbles the father as he sits...

Direction Sam Soko

Cast Boniface Mwangi · Mary Njeri Mwangi · Naila Sifa Mwangi · Jabali Mboya Mwangi

Synopsis Boniface “Softie” Mwangi has long fought injustices in his country as a political activist. Now he’s taking the next step by running for office in a regional Kenyan election. From the moment Boniface decides to run, telling his wife, Njeri,...

Direction Likarion Wainaina

Cast Stycie Waweru · Marrianne Nungo · Nyawara Ndambia · Johnson Gitau Chege

Synopsis Story of a young girl whose dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, inspiring her village to rally together to make her dream come true.

Direction Diego Quemada-Díez

Cast Collins Otieno · Gaudencia Ayuma Shichenga · Kepha Onduru · Joseph Kyalo Kioko

Synopsis Omondi lives in the biggest slum in East Africa. Everyday he sees airplanes fly over him. He dreams of becoming an airline pilot and flying far away.

Direction Sharad Patel

Cast Joseph Olita · Thomas Baptiste · Leonard Trolley · Geoffrey Keen

Direction Raju Patel

Cast John Rhys-Davies · Timothy Bottoms · Irene Miracle · Michele Carey

Synopsis Based on actual events, film tells the story of an incident in Kenya in 1984, when, because of a severe drought, 90,000 starving baboons went on a murderous rampage, killing humans and animals alike.

Direction Bobb Muchiri Njenga

Cast Carlton Namai

Synopsis "Kichwateli" is a short film by storyteller Muchiri Njenga set in a post-apocalyptic African slum and city. This film takes the viewer on a spiritual and metaphorical voyage through a young boy's dream mixing new imagery of a young boy...

Direction Kwame Nyong'o

Synopsis Based upon a Maasai folktale, 'The Legend of Ngong Hills' is the creation story of these magnificent hills that backdrop present day Nairobi, Kenya... The humongous and frightful Ogre of the forest, who has a habit of attacking the Maasai...

Direction M.J. Bassett

Cast Rebecca Romijn · Philip Winchester · Isabel Bassett · Michael Johnston

Synopsis A wealthy American family travels to the vast African wilderness of Kenya hoping for a dream vacation. But when their safari vehicle is attacked by a rhino protecting her calf, the family is left stranded miles from help and their...

Direction Angela Wamai

Cast Justin Mirichii · Muthoni Gathecha · Sam Psenjen · Vivian Wambui

Synopsis In this gripping and carefully developed drama from editor–turned–writer-director Angela Wanjiku Wamai, a teacher newly released from prison renegotiates the confines of the physical world while forced to face his nightmare in the flesh.Geoffrey, 35, is released from prison after...

Direction Daudi Anguka

Cast Patrick Owino · Hillary Namanje · Linah Sande · Carolyne Rita Mutua

Synopsis A Kenyan film about the struggle of a young girl trying to survive and escape from a group of bad businessmen who have been taking advantage of her village for years.

Direction David Muñoz

Cast Daniel Itumo

Synopsis Somewhere in Africa. Ndugu is dancing with his friends when the school head calls him over and reads him a letter from his foster father in America. The letter is in English. Ndugu listens attentively. His foster father has been...

Direction Kang'ethe Mungai

Cast Mwaura Bilal · Chris Kamau · Shix Kapyenga · Peter Kawa

Synopsis A university students looks for a way to make quick and easy money and finds out that its not as easy as he imagined.

Direction Hawa Essuman · Anjali Nayar

Synopsis Through the focus on one country, 'Silas' is a global tale that warns of the power of politics and celebrates the power of individuals to fight back. One man's battle gains momentum and emboldens communities to raise their fists and...

Direction Judy Kibinge

Cast Susan Wanjiru · Walter Lagat · Anne Kimani · Carolyne Chebiwott Kibet