Nambi (film)

Nambi
Directed byPeter Mukiibi
Written byPeter Mukiibi
Produced byDennis Arthur Abwakat
Usama Mukwaya[1]
Starring
  • Doreen Nabbanja
  • Bint Kasedde
  • Jenkins Joel Mutumba
  • Opio Moses Isingoma
CinematographyIzaek Ekuka
Production
company
Addmaya[2]
Running time
27 minutes
CountryUganda
LanguagesEnglish, Luganda, Swahili, Dutch

Nambi is a 2023 adaptation of a Ugandan folk tale called Kintu written and directed by Peter Mikiibi.[3][4][5]

Plot

A goddess from the heavenly realm sets out to live with a caveman Kintu on Earth despite her father, Ggulu's wishes. Her troublesome brother Walumbe attempts to hinder the affair while her youngest brother Kayikuzi does everything to protect her.

Cast

Reception

It won an award for best international short film - audience award at the 2023 Kortfilmfestival Kalmthout[6][7][8]and was nominated for the Best Short film in the 2023 Uganda Film Festival.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ^ "Nambi: A Powerful Reimagination of the Story of Creation, told from an African Perspective". ChimpReports. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Ugandan folk tale inspired film NAMBI releases trailer ahead of 2023 premiere". earground. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Movie on Buganda folklore Kintu and Nambi premieres amid hype". New Vision.
  4. ^ "Nambi: Film on Buganda's Kintu Folktale Premieres at Cinemax". SoftPower News. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Dancing in the name of Nambi". Monitor. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  6. ^ https://www.kortfilmfestivalkalmthout.be
  7. ^ "Ugandan movie 'Nambi' scoops award in Belgium".
  8. ^ https://www.kampalasun.co.ug/ugandan-movie-nambi-scoops-award-in-belgium/
  9. ^ "Uganda Film Festival awards unveil 2023 nominees – Kampala Sun". 13 July 2023.
  10. ^ "UCC unveils nominees for the 2023 Uganda Film Festival". Capital Radio.
  11. ^ ""Nambi" bags an award at the International Short Film Festival Kalmthout".