African Folktales Reimagined

Season 1

2023 · 6 episodes

1. Katera of the Punishment Island
2023-03-29 · 28m
Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
2. Halima's Choice
2023-03-29 · 24m
Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
3. Anyango and the Ogre
2023-03-29 · 18m
Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
4. Enmity Djinn
2023-03-29 · 19m
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
5. Katope
2023-03-29 · 14m
A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
6. MaMlambo
2023-03-29 · 21m
A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.

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