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Nambi (film)

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Nambi
Directed byPeter Mukiibi
Written byPeter Mukiibi
Produced byDennis Arthur Abwakat
Usama Mukwaya[1]
Starring
  • Doreen Nabbanja
  • Bint Kasedde
  • Jenkins Joel Mutumba
  • Opio Moses Isingoma
CinematographyIzaek Ekuka
Production
company
Addmaya[2]
Running time
27 minutes
CountryUganda
LanguagesEnglish, Luganda, Swahili, Dutch

Nambi is a 2023 adaptation of a Ugandan folk tale called Kintu written and directed by Peter Mikiibi.[3][4][5]

Plot

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A goddess from the heavenly realm sets out to live with a caveman Kintu on Earth despite her father, Ggulu's wishes. Her troublesome brother Walumbe attempts to hinder the affair while her youngest brother Kayikuzi does everything to protect her.

Cast

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Reception

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It won an award for best international short film - audience award at the 2023 Kortfilmfestival Kalmthout[6][7][8]and was nominated for the Best Short film in the 2023 Uganda Film Festival.[9][10][11]

References

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  1. ^ "Nambi: A Powerful Reimagination of the Story of Creation, told from an African Perspective". ChimpReports. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Ugandan folk tale inspired film NAMBI releases trailer ahead of 2023 premiere". earground. 27 September 2022. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Movie on Buganda folklore Kintu and Nambi premieres amid hype". New Vision.
  4. ^ "Nambi: Film on Buganda's Kintu Folktale Premieres at Cinemax". SoftPower News. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  5. ^ "Dancing in the name of Nambi". Monitor. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  6. ^ https://www.kortfilmfestivalkalmthout.be
  7. ^ "Ugandan movie 'Nambi' scoops award in Belgium".
  8. ^ https://www.kampalasun.co.ug/ugandan-movie-nambi-scoops-award-in-belgium/
  9. ^ "Uganda Film Festival awards unveil 2023 nominees – Kampala Sun". 13 July 2023.
  10. ^ "UCC unveils nominees for the 2023 Uganda Film Festival". Capital Radio.
  11. ^ ""Nambi" bags an award at the International Short Film Festival Kalmthout".
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