Saïkati is a 1992 Kenyan film directed by the filmmaker Anne Mungai. It was the first feature film by a Nairobi-based female filmmaker.[1]
| Saïkati | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anne Mungai |
| Starring | Esther Muthee
Regina Macharia Eric Babu Anthony Njuguna |
Release date |
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| Country | Kenya |
Plot
editA young Masai woman has a future determined for her by relatives to marry the son of the chief. However, she plans to improve herself through education. She runs from the village to seek a better life in the capital, Nairobi, where she faces several challenges.[2][3][4]
Cast
edit- Esther Muthee
- Regina Macharia
- Eric Babu
- Anthony Njuguna
References
edit- ^ Steedman, Robin (2018). "Nairobi-based Female Filmmakers: Screen Media Production between the Local and the Transnational". In Kenneth W. Harrow; Carmela Garritano (eds.). A Companion to African Cinema. John Wiley & Sons. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-119-10031-7.
- ^ Barlet, Olivier (1999-04-30). "Saïkati the Enkabanni". Africultures (in French). Retrieved 2019-11-02.
- ^ Saïkati, retrieved 2019-11-02
- ^ "SPLA | Saïkati the flying doctor". www.spla.pro. Retrieved 2019-11-02.
External links
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