Kukuri
Directed byPhilippe Talavera
Produced byOmbetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) Trust
Release date
  • 2018 (2018)
Running time
48 minutes
CountryNamibia
Languagelocal languages with English subtitles

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]

Synopsis

The 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

  • Hanty Kashongo
  • George Antonio
  • Mbango Munyima
  • Renah Xuexom
  • Nangana Mushavanga
  • Diyanna Longwani
  • Christiaan Haingura Njamba
  • Rozalina Wanga.[4]

References

  1. ↑ admin. "Kukuri Movie | ThePatriot". Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  2. 1 2 "Namibia: Local Film Nominated for 2020 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards". allAfrica.com. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  3. ↑ "Local film on child marriages selected as part of the Garden Route International Film Festival | Namibia Economist". Retrieved 2020-10-07.
  4. ↑ Namibian, The. "Tackling child marriages with AMVCA nominated film 'Kukuri'". The Namibian. Retrieved 2020-10-07.
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