Kukuri was produced and edited by Philippe Talavera, Director and founder of Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) Trust.[1] It was nominated at the 7th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Movie Southern Africa.[2] The producer, OYO, conducted a survey on child marriage and the team conducted an anonymous interview on girls in the north who had been forced to marry at an early age.[2]
| Kukuri | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Philippe Talavera |
| Produced by | Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) Trust |
Release date |
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Running time | 48 minutes |
| Country | Namibia |
| Language | local languages with English subtitles |
Synopsis
editThe film follows a young girl from the Kavango region who dreams of becoming a lawyer. Her dreams get shattered when her grand-mother starts plotting to get her married to the local brick-layer.[3]
Cast
edit- Hanty Kashongo
- George Antonio
- Mbango Munyima
- Renah Xuexom
- Nangana Mushavanga
- Diyanna Longwani
- Christiaan Haingura Njamba
- Rozalina Wanga.[4]
References
edit- ^ admin. "Kukuri Movie | ThePatriot". Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- ^ a b "Namibia: Local Film Nominated for 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards". allAfrica.com. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- ^ "Local film on child marriages selected as part of the Garden Route International Film Festival | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 2020-10-07.
- ^ Namibian, The. "Tackling child marriages with AMVCA nominated film 'Kukuri'". The Namibian. Retrieved 2020-10-07.