Rafiki

Spoken: Swahili. Subtitles: Dutch.

“Good Kenyan girls become good Kenyan wives,” but Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. It is the First Kenyan feature film to premiere at Cannes Film Festival.

Best actress (Samantha Mugatsia) Fespaco 2019 

28 April 2019, 20.00, CC de Meent Schouwburg, Gemeenveldstraat 34, 1652 Alsemberg. More info.