African Folktales Reimagined
"Six filmmakers. Six stories."
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
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Episodes
1 · Katera of the Punishment Island
Mar 29, 2023
Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
2 · Halima's Choice
Mar 29, 2023
Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
3 · Anyango and the Ogre
Mar 29, 2023
Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
4 · Enmity Djinn
★ 9.0Mar 29, 2023
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
5 · Katope
Mar 29, 2023
A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
6 · MaMlambo
Mar 29, 2023
A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.
