Supa Modo
| Supa Modo | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Likarion Wainaina |
| Written by | Silas Miami Mugambi Nthiga Wanjeri Gakuru Kamau Wa Ndung'u Likarion Wainaina |
| Produced by | One Fine Days Films Ginger Ink Films |
| Starring | Stycie Waweru Maryanne Nungo Nyawara Ndambia |
| Cinematography | Enos Olik |
Release date |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
| Countries | Kenya Germany |
| Language | Swahili |
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]
Plot
Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-heroine, 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]
Controversy
In a series of Tweets posted on 10 June 2020, Silas Miami one of the Film's writers, highlighted the seemingly questionable terms for actors and crew on the Supa Modo movie set. The thread detailing stories from his experiences and those of his colleagues ignited the trend #KECreativesDeserveBetter that opened up the conversation of the structures of Filmmaking in Kenya. In a detailed Facebook post, the film's directed Likarion Wainaina echoed the sentiments by Miami expressing the contradictory image of success during the Supa Modo's tour to Film Festivals including the NewYork International Children's Film Festival with no additional financial gain for the movie creators as stipulated by terms of agreement prior to production. Ginger Ink has yet to give an official statement on the matter.
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 Joesphine
- 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 Nujuguna
- 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
See also
- List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Kenyan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (26 October 2017). "Discop Africa: Rushlake Media Acquires 'Supa Modo' From Tom Tykwer's One Fine Day Films". Variety. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "| Berlinale | Press | Press Releases | All Press Releases - Generation 2018: On true fairy tales and magical realities". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Musyoka, Michael (28 September 2018). "Supa Modo is Kenya's Submission to Oscars, Rafiki Loses Out". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (28 September 2018). "Kenya Picks Berlinale Crowd-Pleaser 'Supa Modo' as Its Oscar Hopeful". Variety. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "First-time producers on set to shoot 'Super Modo' film". Daily Nation. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "onefinedayfilms". onefinedayfilms (in German). Retrieved 30 January 2018.
External links
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- ^ Miami, Silas (10 June 2020). "#KEDeserveBetter". Twitter. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
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