| Nambi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Peter Mukiibi |
| Written by | Peter Mukiibi |
| Produced by | Dennis Arthur Abwakat Usama Mukwaya |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Izaek Ekuka |
| Production company | Addmaya |
| Running time | 27 minutes |
| Country | Uganda |
| Languages | English, Luganda, Swahili, Dutch |
Nambi is a 2023 adaptation of a Ugandan folk tale called Kintu written and directed by Peter Mikiibi.
Plot
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
- Doreen Nabbanja as Nambi
- Bint Kasedde as Kintu
- Jenkins Joel Mutumba as Kayikuuzi
- Opio Moses Isingoma as Walumbe
- Michael Musoke as Ggulu
Reception
It won an award for best international short film - audience award at the 2023 Kortfilmfestival Kalmthoutand was nominated for the Best Short film in the 2023 Uganda Film Festival.
References
- "Nambi: A Powerful Reimagination of the Story of Creation, told from an African Perspective". ChimpReports. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
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- "Movie on Buganda folklore Kintu and Nambi premieres amid hype". New Vision.
- "Nambi: Film on Buganda's Kintu Folktale Premieres at Cinemax". SoftPower News. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
- "Dancing in the name of Nambi". Monitor. 25 August 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- https://www.kortfilmfestivalkalmthout.be
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- https://www.kampalasun.co.ug/ugandan-movie-nambi-scoops-award-in-belgium/
- "Uganda Film Festival awards unveil 2023 nominees – Kampala Sun". 13 July 2023.
- "UCC unveils nominees for the 2023 Uganda Film Festival". Capital Radio.
- ""Nambi" bags an award at the International Short Film Festival Kalmthout".