Kikuyu Land to make Nairobi debut in October
After making its debut at Sundance in January, a story about a land dispute, Kikuyu Land, will make its home debut at the NBO Film Festival from October 15 to 25, with screenings at Unseen Nairobi thereafter. During the film festival run, the film will screen at Prestige cinemas and Kaloleni Social Hall. “Kikuyu Land”, […] The post Kikuyu Land to make Nairobi debut in October appeared first on…
In October, the film Kikuyu Land will premiere in Nairobi at the NBO Film Festival, marking its home debut. The story follows a land dispute in Kenya involving local communities, county authorities, and a multinational corporation. Filmmaker Bea Wangondu and cinematographer Andrew Brown explore the history of the dispute, delving into layers of family narratives and silences passed down through generations.
The film will screen at several locations during its festival run, including Prestige cinemas and Kaloleni Social Hall. Wangondu, whose own family shared stories of land taken and promises broken, aims to uncover aspects overlooked by official records and courtrooms. As the theme for this year's festival is "Cinema for Us," organizers believe Kikuyu Land perfectly fits the bill, as it is designed to be experienced by African audiences at home and together.
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