The film, which world premiered in the berlinales generation kplus program last february, was selected by. Supa modo is the story of a young girl whose hopes and dreams of becoming a superhero are threatened by a terminal illness, when her young mother decides to take her out of hospital for her last few remaining months, her wellinspired village rally together to make her dream come true. Emden international film festival 2018 aok film award and score bernhard wicki award. Check out the trailer of supa modo by likarion wainaina, the kenyan foreign language oscar entry. You would think that a film that tackles the themes of terminal illness would be a tough and emotional watch which it in all regards is but it is perfectly balanced with the humour of characters such as mike and jos love of superheroes. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The first batch of titles for the 2018 berlin international film festivals generation strand have been released. In this beautiful, bittersweet, and profound film from kenya, a town comes together to make. Fritz lang fritz lang portland german film festival. See more ideas about film, movies to watch and buy movies. Lusalas success will require people to come out and see it in similar numbers as supa modo, but i assure you, its worth the time and investment. Full download movie supa modo 2018 movie torrent free supa modo 2018 dvd. Set in the village of maweni, supa modo is a movie about a little girl who suffers from a terminal disease.
Providence childrens film festival supa modo, pcffs opening night film. The kenya film commission supports supa modo at ziff 2018. Premiering in the generation section at the berlinale, the kenyan film supa modo from likarion wainaina was one of the very best at the festival, and deserves to become a classic. The film which had its much acclaimed world premiere at berlinale in february, has been. His most recent feature film supa modo had its world premiere at berlinale generation kplus 2018.
Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero. Like supa modo in 2018, do you think lusala is going to be the big film in kenya this year. Kenya picks berlinale crowdpleaser supa modo as its. Its a reminder that life is hard enough without us making it more difficult for each other, and that actually, we have the power to help each other through those difficulties. Supa modo synopsis set in the village of maweni, supa modo is a movie about a little girl who suffers from a terminal disease. When nineyearold jo is diagnosed with a terminal illness and taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her life, the whole village decides to do their best to fulfil her dream of becoming a superhero. See more ideas about aquaman 2018, streaming movies and movies online. Germany, kenya kenyas 2019 oscar entry about a terminally ill 9yearold girl who pretends to be a superhero and turns out to be one in real life. Life is full of tragedy and films like supa modo remind us the worth of living. See more ideas about movies, film and streaming movies. Since 2005, childrens film festival seattle has grown to become the largest and most respected film festival on the west coast dedicated to children ages 314. His other film, bait, won the 48 hr film project in 2015 was screened at the cannes films festival in 2016. Reviewers for have awarded high scores to the imitation game 2014, spiderman.
Maureen oola march 2, 2018 comments off on kenyan film supa modo receives 2018 berlinale award 0 its no doubt the kenyan film fraternity has grown tremendously over the last couple of years. And they were all received by the proud producer phoebe ruguru hey namesake. Supa modo 2018 watch full movie now when nineyearold jo is diagnosed with a terminal illness and taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her life, the whole village decides to do their best to fulfil her dream of becoming a superhero. The zanzibar international film festival, taking place in stone town zanzibar from july 7th 15th, with generous support from the kenya film commission, is proud to announce the screening of the inspiring and beautiful new kenyan film, supa modo. Supa modo handles the subject of a dying kid with incredible grace. Not all heroes have capes, but jo sure does, and her powers are more inspiring than any of todays superherobased special effects blockbusters. Supa modo 2018 a young girls dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true.
Jul 23, 2018 prepare to be moved and inspired by the most unexpected superhero movie you will see all summer. It first premiered at 68th berlin international film festival. Jun 28, 2018 edinburgh international film festival today announced the award winners for this years 72nd edition. Supa modo is about the social value of culture, its power to make us dream, reminisce, feel. Kenyan film supa modo receives 2018 berlinale award. The writers of the film are mugambi nthiga, wanjeri gakuru, silas miami and kamau wandungu with enos olik as director of photography and likarion. The film was enthusiastically received by the audience at the world premiere at the berlinale film. Supa modo premiered at berlinale in february and has gone on to screen at more than 30 festivals around the globe rafiki premiered at this years 71st cannes film festival making it the first. Mugambi nthiga on finally confronting his fears to direct his. This years routes to roots film festival sept 2122 features supa modo directed by likarion wainaina. Kino w trampkach cinema in sneakers film festival for children and youth. Childrens film festival seattle hosted by northwest film forum. Wawerus idiosyncratic performance and her incredibly expressive, beaming face go a long way toward making jo a unique, fullyfledged, livedin character.
Supa modo is a story about resilience in the face of challenge, of hope in the imminence of. The generation section at berlinale often features a few gems unfairly ignored by most critics, most likely because these films are marketed to children and teenagers. Supa modo is the most important superhero movie youll see. Olympia international film festival for children and young people march 16. Wanjeri gakuru, gathoni kamau, ian masters, silas miami, silas miami, kamau wa ndungu, mugambi nthiga, likarion wainaina.
Supa modo 2018 1h 14min drama 18 april 2019 germany story of a young girl whose dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, inspiring her village to rally together to make her dream come true. The film, which world premiered in the berlinales generation kplus program last february, was selected by the kenya film commission on friday. Well supa modo is about to premiere and hit the cinemas and it will make you do just that. Likarion wainaina, 2018 by katya kazbek july 19th, 2019 country. Supa modo, the film hoping to make history as the first kenyan movie to receive a nomination at the academy awards nabbed a total of 12 nods when the kalasha awards 2018 nominees were revealed on october 17. With stycie waweru, marrianne nungo, nyawara ndambia, johnson gitau chege. Australian actress cate blanchett acted as president of the jury. More recently, his film bait screened at the cannes international film festival. Reporter roundup of edinburgh international film festival 2018.
Stycie waweru,marrianne nungo,nyawara ndambia,johnson gitau chege,humphrey maina. Oct 07, 2018 the movie is the only kenyan film that has earned a place to the prestigious awards in 2019. Story of a young girl whose dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, inspiring her village to rally together to make her dream come true. Stycie waweru, marrianne nungo, nyawara ndambia some films come along at the right time. Portland german film festival 2018 zeitgeist northwest will present the 9th annual portland german film festival, october 5 9, 2018 at cinema 21. Courtesy of siff the seattle international film festival continues apace. Imagination is a powerful thing, and supa modo and cinema as shared artistic experienceaffords the ability to harness a spirit that truly lives forever.
Supa modo wows at the 2018 berlin international film festival. The movie is the only kenyan film that has earned a place to the prestigious awards in 2019. I am completely overwhelmed to see the film here on the big screen, says. Kahiu and nick reding, is among the selection of films selected to be in competition at the zanzibar international film festival ziff 2018. When her older sister, mwix, recognizes that jos fiery spirit. But unlike the other kids in her kenyan village, jo is stricken by a terminal illness and on strict orders to rest. Supa modo is the kind of film the world needs right now. Published on feb 16, 2018 check out the trailer of supa modo by likarion wainaina, the kenyan foreign language oscar entry. Elsie fisher plays an awkward, introverted teen who endures the final week of eighth grade.
Simple yet deep, it takes us through a young girls. Knowing this, her mother decides to take her back home, so she can spend her last days surrounded by love. In the end, the selection committee chose a rival film supa modo but its important to note that the director of supa modo supported the screening of rafiki and the director of rafiki quickly congratulated the director of supa modo. Prepare yourself for an emotional ride that will have you in tears from laughter, from sadness, and from experiencing a hopeful optimism that will mke you believe that dreams really do come true. The drama supa modo, coproduced by dw akademie, was shown for the. In 2018, it won three awards at africa magic viewers choice awards in nigeria. Filmspace at edinburgh international film festival. Jo, a witty, 9yearold terminally ill girl is taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her short life. Be ready to cry, relate, laugh and enjoy this work of art. Likarion wainainas supa modo, about a mother determined to bring joy to her dying daughters last days, is kenyas submission for the foreignlanguage oscar race. Supa modo in my eyes is in essence a superhero social commentary movie, it truly is a genre of its own.
Stycie waweru, marrianne nungo, nyawara ndambia, johnson gitau chege. Wanjeri gakuru, gathoni kamau, ian masters, silas miami, mugambi nthiga, likarion wainaina, kamau wa ndungu. Feb 16, 2018 a young girls dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true. This revelation so beautiful that i will not spoil it here immediately forces both the viewer and the adults in the film to realise just how condescending and patronising the underlying assumptions of that first twist had been. Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero, which prove to b. Please check back for updates, like us on facebook and sign up for our newsletter. Supa modo received the childrens jury special mention at the 2018 berlin international film festival that took place from february 1522. Supa modo has enjoyed a lively run since its premiere at berlinale in february, going on to screen at more than 30 festivals around the globe. Both films were made by young, upandcoming directors. The story is devastating, and it lends itself to an audience having a collective cry at the end, but such raw emotions are cathartic. In inside out, the personality of riley whatever would make her unique remains utterly unknown, but we learn all about her emotions. Supa modo directed by likarion wainaina is the 6th feature film developed and realized within the one fine day films project. One of his first films, between the lines, was the first kenyan film to projected on an imax screen in kenya. But the official list of submissions came with a surprise, as likarion wainainas supa modo was named as kenyas representative.
His short film, between the lines was the first kenyan film to be projected on an imax screen. He has worked on a number of documentaries and commercials as a camera operator and has directed several tv shows and short films. Jun 20, 2018 supa modo then pulls the rug right from under us with a second, completely unexpected twist. The 71st annual cannes film festival was held from 8 to 19 may 2018. The drama supa modo, coproduced by dw akademie, was shown for the first time on february 18. Supa modo has enjoyed a lively run since its premiere at berlinale in february, going on to screen at. Filmmakers, actors and other key players have been hard at work. The panida theaters virtual viewing rooms series will be screening supa modo, an endearing kenyan film that has critics and. Supa modo is an official selection of the 2018 seattle international film festival.
The festival will take place in various venues in and around stone town zanzibar from july 7th to 15th 2018. Best film editor, best east african movie previously won by kati kati, and best film overall. Likarion wainaina s supa modo, about a mother determined to bring joy to her dying daughters last days, is kenyas submission for the foreignlanguage oscar race. Jo stycie waweru is a witty nineyearold terminally ill girl obsessed with jackie chan movies. Supa modo selected to represent kenya in the oscars daily. This 2018 kenyan movie had an unforgettable premiere at nbo film fest 2. They say the greatest thing art can make you do is feel.
Likarion wainainas supa modo, about a mother determined to bring joy to her dying daughters last days, is kenya s submission for the foreignlanguage oscar race. It was selected as the kenyan entry for the best foreign language film at the 91st academy awards, but it was not nominated. Our director likarion wainaina moments before the screening of supa modo at the zurich film festival in switzerland. Supa modo is a 2018 internationally coproduced drama film directed by likarion wainaina. But just like the people surrounding the character on screen, you become so engaged in celebrating her life and spirit, that there is no time left to wallow in misery. Supa modo wows at the 2018 berlin international film. Supa modo is the super hero movie i never knew i had always wanted to see and is a fantastic debut for director likarion wainaina.
Prepare to be moved and inspired by the most unexpected superhero movie you will see all summer. These four kenyan films dominated 2018 daily nation. Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero, which prove to be something her rebellious teenage sister mwix, overprotective mother kathryn and the. Supa modo had its world premiere on 19th february 2018 at the berlin international film festival. Mugambi nthiga, kamau wa ndungu, wanjeri gakuru, silas miami. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Likarion wainaina is built entirely on the shoulders of newcomer stycie waweru as jo. Supa modo is a story about resilience in the face of challenge, of hope in the imminence of defeat. Each year, northwest film forum selects childrens films from dozens of countries, reaching more than 10,000 people during festival screenings in seattle and a subsequent festival. A superhero film like no other, supa modo follows a kenyan girl named jo stycie waweru who takes flight from the harsh realities of life by escaping into a fantasy world of her own making. Supa modo download movie 2018 erhaulogbangbipos diary. Tykwer, who presides over the jury of berlinale 2018, took time on.
Award winners announced at 72nd edition of the edinburgh. Johnson gitau chege, rita njenga, ednah daisy, more screenplay. The story revolves around a young ambitious girl whose dream of being a superheroine is shortlived by a terminal illness that would render her dream impossible, if it wasnt for a whole village masterminding. Kenyabuzz is your ultimate guide to events, movies, restaurants, bars, cinemas, travel, culture, nightlife and things to do in kenya. Well thats because youve not yet watched supa modo. Maugg pleads the case for murder by depicting lang as unusually brutal in a scene with a prostitute at the beginning of the film and as potentially violent in connection with drug abuse. Oct 09, 2018 in 2018, it won three awards at africa magic viewers choice awards in nigeria. When a young girl who dreams of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, her village is inspired to rally together to make her dream come true. Supa modo 2018 supa modo kenyagermany, 2018, drama, 74m, nr a witty, 9yearold terminally ill kenyan girl is taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her short life. Telling a touching story about a cancerstricken young girl and her love of cinema, supa modo has since emerged as significant dark horse for to progress to the upcoming oscar shortlist.
The one fine day films and ginger ink films collaboration has produced some of the best films to come out of kenya over the past decade including, nairobi half life, soul boy and kati kati. When she is taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her short life, her only comfort is her dream of being a superhero a dream her rebellious teenage sister mwix marrianne nungo, overprotective mother kathryn nyawara ndambia and the entire village of maweni think. Features africa film tt screenings debra greaves tuesday 10 july 2018 a scene from the film supa modo billed as an evening of film, fashion and festivity, the africa film tt aftt festival will opens on july 23 and runs through to july 29 at the brian lara promenade, central bank auditorium, little carib theatre, akimbo, uwi film programme studio and digicel imax. Supa modo is the story of a terminallyill girl who.
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