Fatuma (theatrically as Hadithi za Kumekucha: Fatuma), is a 2018 Tanzanian drama film directed by Jordan Riber and co-produced by director himself with his parents; John Riber and Louise Riber.[1] It is the sequel to its first feature film Hadithi za Kumekucha:TUNU.[2] The film stars Beatrice Taisamo in lead role along with Ayoub Bombwe and Cathryn Credo in supportive roles.
| Fatuma | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jordan Riber |
| Written by | Jordan Riber Andrew Whaley |
| Produced by | Jordan Riber John Riber Louise Riber |
| Starring | Ayoub Bombwe Cathryn Credo Beatrice Taisamo |
| Cinematography | Talib Rasmussen |
| Edited by | Jordan Riber Louise Riber |
| Music by | Jordan Riber |
| Distributed by | Media for Development International (MFDI) |
Release date |
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Running time | 85 min. |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Language | Swahili |
The film deals with the rural hard life of a woman with her daughter where she faces several challenges when a man interferes with her daughter's life. It was filmed at Arusha region of Tanzania. The film also influenced by radio program 'Kumekucha' aired across Tanzania in 2016 and 2017.[3]
Awards
editThe film received critical acclaim and won several awards at international film festivals.[4] The film won four awards in the special category for Swahili Movies at the 2018 Zanzibar Film Festival for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Cinematography. Actress Catherine Credo won the Best Actress award and Jordan Riber won the Best Director award.[2]
Cast
edit- Beatrice Taisamo as Fatuma
- Ayoub Bombwe as Mwanyusi
- Cathryn Credo as Neema
- Kulthum Maabad as Senyinge
- MacDonald Haule as Kidevu
- Tishi Abdallah as Sheena
- Sudi Muhamedi as Ali
- Seif Mbembe as Go-Between
- Loin Wina as Nyato
- Shabani Hamis as Danny
References
edit- ^ "Fatuma". Zanzibar International Film Festival. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ a b "USAID Tanzania Supported Film "Kumekucha: FATUMA" Wins Top Swahili Awards at 2018 Zanzibar Film Festival". Africa Lead. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "New movie features Africa's everyday superheroes, women farmers". Africa Lead. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
- ^ "Fatuma: AWARDS & FESTIVALS". MUBI. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
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