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Rafiki is a Kényan film of genre Drama directed by Wanuri Kahiu released in USA on 19 april 2019
Rafiki (2018)
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Add to a movie listRafiki est un film kényan réalisé par Wanuri Kahiu, sorti en 2018. C'est le premier film kényan à être sélectionné au festival de Cannes.
Ce film est inspiré du livre Jambula Tree, écrit par Monica Arac de Nyeko et récompensée par le prix Caine 2007.
Synopsis
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.Comments
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