Supa Modo | |
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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 |
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]
Jo 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.
Supa 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]
The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".[ citation needed]
Supa Modo | |
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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 |
|
Running time | 74 minutes |
Countries | Kenya Germany |
Language | Swahili |
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]
Jo 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.
Supa 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]
The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".[ citation needed]