Rafiki

Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

Keywords

  • Black History Month
  • Cannes: Un Certain Regard
  • Cine-Short: 90 Minutes of cinema
  • Festival de Cannes
  • Festival de Cannes - Tax Shelter
  • Film Festival Oostende
  • Film Festival Oostende (home)
  • Indian Summer
  • International Film Festival Rotterdam
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Only on Sooner
  • Our Favorite Queer Romances
  • Pride month : our selection
  • Queer Romance
  • World Cinema
  • Childhood
  • friendship

Actors

  • Samantha Mugatsia
  • Sheila Munyiva
  • Jimmi Gathu
  • Nini Wacera
  • Dennis Musyoka

Director

  • Wanuri Kahiu

Drama, Queer

1h 23min

-12

SW

FR

NL

Kenya
2018
Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.

Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety.


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Cast & Crew