Fatuma (film)

Fatuma (theatrically as Hadithi za Kumekucha: Fatuma), is a 2018 Tanzanian drama film directed by Jordan Riber and co-produced by director himself with his parents; John Riber and Louise Riber.[1] It is the sequel to its first feature film Hadithi za Kumekucha:TUNU.[2] The film stars Beatrice Taisamo in lead role along with Ayoub Bombwe and Cathryn Credo in supportive roles.

Fatuma
Directed byJordan Riber
Produced byJordan Riber
John Riber
Louise Riber
Written byJordan Riber
Andrew Whaley
StarringAyoub Bombwe
Cathryn Credo
Beatrice Taisamo
Music byJordan Riber
CinematographyTalib Rasmussen
Edited byJordan Riber
Louise Riber
Distributed byMedia for Development International (MFDI)
Release date
1 May 2018 (Tanzania)
Running time
85 min.
CountryTanzania
LanguageSwahili

The film deals with the rural hard life of a woman with her daughter where she face several challenges when a man interferes her daughter's life. It was filmed at Arusha region of Tanzania. The film also influenced by radio program 'Kumekucha' aired across Tanzania in 2016 and 2017.[3]

The film received critical acclaim and won several awards at international film festivals.[4] The film won four awards in the special category for Swahili Movies at the 2018 Zanzibar Film Festival for Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Cinematography. Actress Catherine Credo won the Best Actress award and Jordan Riber won the Best Director award.[2]

Cast

References
  1. "Fatuma". Zanzibar International Film Festival. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. "USAID Tanzania Supported Film "Kumekucha: FATUMA" Wins Top Swahili Awards at 2018 Zanzibar Film Festival". Africa Lead. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  3. "New movie features Africa's everyday superheroes, women farmers". Africa Lead. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  4. "Fatuma: AWARDS & FESTIVALS". MUBI. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
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