Supa Modo is a 2018 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Likarion Wainaina.[1] It first premiered at 68th Berlin International Film Festival.[2] It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3][4]
| Supa Modo | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Likarion Wainaina |
| Written by | Silas Miami Mugambi Nthiga Wanjeri Gakuru Kamau Wa Ndung'u Likarion Wainaina |
| Produced by | One Fine Days Films Ginger Ink Films |
| Starring | Stycie Waweru Maryanne Nungo Nyawara Ndambia |
| Cinematography | Enos Olik |
Release date |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
| Countries | Kenya Germany |
| Language | Swahili |
Plot
editJo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. As an attempt to make her desires possible the whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.
Background
editSupa Modo was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience.[5] The project was founded by Tom Tykwer and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from said workshops include Kati Kati, Nairobi Half Life, Something Necessary and Soul Boy.[6]
Festivals
editThe movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".[citation needed]
Cast
edit- Stycie Waweru as Jo
- Akinyi Marianne Nungo as Kathryn
- Nyawara Ndambia as Mwix
- Johnson Gitau Chege as Mike
- Humphrey Maina as Pato
- Joseph Omari as Chairman
- Rita Njenga as Nyanya
- Dinah Githinji as Anne
- Nellex Nderitu as Titus
- Edna Daisy Nguka as Josephine
- Peris Wambui as Caro
- Mercy Kariuki as Soni
- Cindy Kahura as Halima
- Nick Mwathi as Villager 1
- Muriithi Mwangi Villager 2
- Martin Nyakabete as Villager 3
- Joseph Wairimu as Rico
- Isaya Evans as Hospital Orderly
- Manuel Sierbert as Doctor
- Michael Bahati as Njuguna
- Meshack Omondi as Bryo
- Elsie Wairimy as Charlo
- John Gathinya as Ozil
- Francis Githinji as Toni
- Jubilant Elijah as Kush
- Euphine Akoth Odhiambo as Football Player
- Mary Njeri Mwangi as Football Player
- Benedict Musau as Football Player
- Yu Long Hu as King Fu Fighter
- Biqun Su as Kung Fu Fighter
- Likarion Wainaina as Motorcycle Mounted Thief
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (26 October 2017). "Discop Africa: Rushlake Media Acquires 'Supa Modo' From Tom Tykwer's One Fine Day Films". Variety. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "| Berlinale | Press | Press Releases | All Press Releases - Generation 2018: On true fairy tales and magical realities". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Musyoka, Michael (28 September 2018). "Supa Modo is Kenya's Submission to Oscars, Rafiki Loses Out". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (28 September 2018). "Kenya Picks Berlinale Crowd-Pleaser 'Supa Modo' as Its Oscar Hopeful". Variety. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "First-time producers on set to shoot 'Super Modo' film". Daily Nation. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "onefinedayfilms". onefinedayfilms (in German). Retrieved 30 January 2018.
External links
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- ^ Miami, Silas (10 June 2020). "#KEDeserveBetter". Twitter. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ Media, The Standard. "Inside murky waters of the Kenyan Film Industry". The Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 19 July 2020.