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Kibera Kid
Kibera Kid (2006)

Directed by Nathan Collett
Origin Kenya

Kibera Kid is the story of Otieno, a 12-year-old orphan from Kibera living with a gang of thieves who must make a choice between gang life and redemption. The story is fiction but the circumstances and reality depicted are not. Crime and poverty are common in Kibera, yet there are many who will stand for a better life no matter how bad things may seem.
Togetherness Supreme
Togetherness Supreme (2010)

Directed by Nathan Collett
Origin Kenya
Themes Films set in Africa

Based on actual events, Togetherness Supreme is the story of Kamau, an artist, searching for change in the midst of tribal tension in the slums. Kamau stands up against his father and his tribe to join the other side with his friend Otieno. Kamau and Otieno fight for political change for those living in dire poverty, but they are caught up in the middle of the ethnic conflict that tears apart their country and, furthermore, they are rivals for the love of Alice, a preacher’s daughter. After a contested presidential election (Kenyan presidential election of December 2007), the slums erupt in violence and Kamau's world collapses around him.
The Captain of Nakara
The Captain of Nakara (2012)
, 1h27
Origin Kenya
Genres Comedy, Romance

Au Kwetu, un pays africain dans les années soixante-dix, Muntu, un petit criminel s'éprend Muna, fille d'un évêque évangéliste. Il prétend posséder des emplacements lucratifs sur le marché local mais ne peut concrétiser son mensonge en raison de la corruption omniprésente dans le pays. Pour s'assurer le respect et défendre son honneur il vole un uniforme militaire et se fait appeler capitaine Nakara.
Stories of Our Lives
Stories of Our Lives (2014)
, 1h2
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film

Ask Me Nicely Kate - a rebellious young high school student - encounters Faith, a fellow student in the school corridors. They begin a secret relationship, until the school principal takes action to separate the two by suspending Kate from the school. While away from the school, Kate impulsively has a sexual encounter with a boy in her neighborhood. Upon her return, Kate tells Faith about the encounter with the boy. This annoys Faith, leading to an end of their relationship.
Stories of Our Lives
Stories of Our Lives (2014)
, 1h2
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama

Deux adolescentes sortent ensemble en secret. L'une d'elles trompe l'autre avec un garçon de hasard, et l'autre la quitte.
Nairobi Half Life
Nairobi Half Life (2012)
, 1h36
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa

A young man, Mwas (Joseph Wairimu) still lives with his parents in their rural home in Kenya. He makes a living by selling western action films, he dramatically acts and portrays most of the action figures in his films in order to entice his customers. He is an aspiring actor, and when he comes across a group of actors from Nairobi performing in his town, he asks one of them to help him jump start his acting career. But, in return, he is asked to give ksh1000 (approximately US$10) in order for him to be cast in one of the plays. He can only afford ksh500 and is told to take the other 500 with him to the National theatre in Nairobi. He is very excited, and, after receiving some money from his mother, he embarks on his journey to Nairobi with a brief stop over in his town to bade his friends goodbye. He meets his cousin (a gang leader) who gives Mwas an expensive radio system and some money to take to Khanji electronic shop in downtown Nairobi.
Pumzi
Pumzi (2009)

Directed by Wanuri Kahiu
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama, Science fiction
Themes Political films, Dystopian films

Set in a post-apocalyptic world in which water scarcity has extinguished life above ground, the short follows one scientist's quest to investigate the possibility of germinating seeds beyond the confines of her repressive subterranean Nairobi culture.
Rafiki
Rafiki (2018)
, 1h23
Directed by Wanuri Kahiu
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, LGBT-related film, Lesbian-related films

Deux jeunes femmes se rencontrent, deviennent amies et tombent amoureuses l’une de l’autre. Elles sont confrontées aux préjugés de leurs parents et de leurs voisins homophobes, à Nairobi. Elles sont forcées de choisir entre le bonheur et la sécurité, et doivent devenir de gentilles épouses.
I Want to Be A Pilot
I Want to Be A Pilot (2006)

Origin Kenya
Genres Documentary
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Documentary films about technology

The film tells the story of a poverty stricken boy in one of the poorest parts of Kenya who looks up towards the heavens and dreams of being an airline pilot, of being able to fly.
The Dreams of Elibidi
The Dreams of Elibidi (2010)

Directed by Nick Reding
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa

Ndoto Za Elibidi was devised originally as a stage play for actors from the Nairobi slums. The story pivots around the theme of acceptance and love as its colorful protagonists - parents, four daughters and their lovers - come to terms with HIV and ghetto life. Cutting back and forth from fiction to documentary, from the original stage play to the actual locations, it takes us on two parallel journeys: we watch the story, but we are also watching it through the eyes of the ghetto audience.
Soul Boy
Soul Boy (2010)
, 1h1
Directed by Tom Tykwer
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa

Nairobi, Kenya. 14-year-old Abila lives with his parents in Kibera, one of the largest slums in East Africa. One morning the teenager discovers his father ill and delirious. Someone has stolen his soul, mumbles the father. Abila is shocked and confused but wants to help his father and goes in search of the right remedy. Supported by his girlfriend Shiku, he embarks on an adventurous journey that leads him right to the heart of the microcosm that is his hometown.
In My Genes
In My Genes (2009)
, 1h18
Directed by Lupita Nyong’o
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama, Documentary
Themes Films about racism, Documentary films about racism

How does one live as a pale person in a dominantly black society? What does one feel being one of the most visible persons and, probably, one of the most ignored? Agnes, an albino woman in Kenya, feels it daily. Ever since she was born, she has had to deal with the prejudices that surround albinos. In My Genes bears witness to the lives of eight people who suffer discrimination due to a simple genetic anomaly.
From a Whisper
From a Whisper (2008)

Directed by Wanuri Kahiu
Origin Kenya
Genres Drama

From A Whisper is based on the real events surrounding the 7 August bomb attacks on the US Embassy in Nairobi in 1998. Abu is an intelligence officer who keeps to himself. When he meets Tamani, a young, rebellious artist in search of her mother, he decides to help. The discovery of her death churns up memories of Fareed, Abu’s best friend who also lost his life in the attack. The discovery forces them to learn how to forgive, to believe in themselves and confront what they fear the most – the truth.