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Supa Modo
2018 Kenyan film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Supa Modo is a 2018 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Likarion Wainaina.[1] It first premiered at 68th Berlin International Film Festival.[2] It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3][4]
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Plot
Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. As an attempt to make her desires possible the whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.
Background
Supa Modo was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience.[5] The project was founded by Tom Tykwer and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from said workshops include Kati Kati, Nairobi Half Life, Something Necessary and Soul Boy.[6]
Festivals
The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".[citation needed]
Cast
- Stycie Waweru as Jo
- Akinyi Marianne Nungo as Kathryn
- Nyawara Ndambia as Mwix
- Johnson Gitau Chege as Mike
- Humphrey Maina as Pato
- Joseph Omari as Chairman
- Rita Njenga as Nyanya
- Dinah Githinji as Anne
- Nellex Nderitu as Titus
- Edna Daisy Nguka as Josephine
- Peris Wambui as Caro
- Mercy Kariuki as Soni
- Cindy Kahura as Halima
- Nick Mwathi as Villager 1
- Muriithi Mwangi Villager 2
- Martin Nyakabete as Villager 3
- Joseph Wairimu as Rico
- Isaya Evans as Hospital Orderly
- Manuel Sierbert as Doctor
- Michael Bahati as Njuguna
- Meshack Omondi as Bryo
- Elsie Wairimy as Charlo
- John Gathinya as Ozil
- Francis Githinji as Toni
- Jubilant Elijah as Kush
- Euphine Akoth Odhiambo as Football Player
- Mary Njeri Mwangi as Football Player
- Benedict Musau as Football Player
- Yu Long Hu as King Fu Fighter
- Biqun Su as Kung Fu Fighter
- Likarion Wainaina as Motorcycle Mounted Thief
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References
External links
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