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The Life (2012 film)

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The Life
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNana Kagga
Written byNana Kagga
Produced by
  • Nana Kagga
  • Meme Kagga
Starring
  • Maureen Nankya
  • Gasuza Lwanga
  • Iryn Naddamba
  • Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya (Vampino)
  • Susan Nava
  • Boxa Franklin
  • Tibba Murungi
  • Onoh Ozongwu
  • Paris Shyla
  • Clare Senkusa
CinematographyGasuza Lwanga
Edited byKen Heights Sabiiti
Music byRuyonga
Production
company
Distributed byM-Net
Release date
  • December 19, 2012 (2012-12-19)[1]
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUganda
LanguageEnglish

The Life is a Ugandan drama feature film created, written and directed by Nana Kagga.[2] The film features Ugandan actors including Gasuza Lwanga, Maureen Nankya, Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya, Tibba Murungi, Susan Nava. M-NET secured film screening rights and the film was shown on its Africa Magic channels.

Plot

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The Life is about friendship and betrayal. It is set on the Ugandan urban life scene and it tells an interwoven story of a group of 20-something friends from different backgrounds and the extremes they are prepared to go to as they try to achieve what they consider their dreams.[3]

Production

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The film was shot at different locations in Kampala, Uganda. It was Savannah MOON's maiden full-length feature film production and Nana Kagga's debut at writing and directing.[4]

Release

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M-Net secured film screening rights for The Life and the film was shown on its Africa Magic channels. The Soundtrack for the film was sung by Ruyonga, a prominent Ugandan rapper.[5]

Cast

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  • Maureen Jolly Nankya as Anna, an aspiring Musician, girlfriend to Jaguar
  • Gasuza Lwanga as Tendo a.k.a. “Jaguar”, a record selling Musician at top of the game, married to Nekesa, boyfriend to Anna
  • Iryn Naddamba as Nekesa, Jaguar's wife and best friend to Anna and Priscilla
  • Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya) as “Smokey Luciano”, an aspiring Musician and Jaguar's former best friend
  • Annet Namukassa as Vixen, an established Musician and pretty girl
  • Susan Nava as Suzan, a TV presenter, a know it all
  • Boxa Franklin as Paulo- Jaguar's Manager, a shady character. Manager to several aspiring musicians including Anna
  • Tibba Murungi as Priscilla. – Nekesa and Anna's best friend, the sensible one
  • Onoh Ozongwu as Vixen's husband
  • Paris Shyla as Milly, Anna's sister from the village
  • Clare Senkusa as Claire, – Nekesa's sister, living with her and Jaguar
  • Nassozi as landlady
  • James Kyambadde as part of funeral procession

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The Life premieres". The Observer. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
  2. ^ "Interview with Nana Kagga of 'The Life'". Mawado. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
  3. ^ "THE LIFE Official Movie Trailer, Directed by Nana Hill Kagga". Ugandan Diaspora. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
  4. ^ "Hollywood Star Nana Back With New Production". Showbiz Uganda.
  5. ^ "Video: The Life by Ruyonga". Big Eye Uganda. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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