Supa Modo
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]
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Directed by | Likarion Wainaina |
Produced by | One Fine Days Films Ginger Ink Films |
Written by | Silas Miami Mugambi Nthiga Wanjeri Gakuru Kamau Wa Ndung'u Likarion Wainaina |
Starring | Stycie Waweru Maryanne Nungo Nyawara Ndambia |
Cinematography | Enos Olik |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
Country | Kenya Germany |
Language | Swahili |
Plot
Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-heroine, 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
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]
Festivals
The movie had its world-premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".
Cast
- Stycie Waweru as Jo
- Maryanne Nungo as Kathryn
- Nyawara Ndambia as Mwix
See also
- List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Kenyan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- 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.