Rafiki

Name: Rafiki
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sapphic
Released: 2018
Cast: Samantha Mugatsia, Sheila Munyiva, Jimmi Gathu, Nini Wacera, Dennis Musyoka

🇰🇪 Kenya · 2018 · Movie

DramaRomanceSapphic

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.

Why watch it

The first Kenyan film ever selected for Cannes (Un Certain Regard). Banned at home for "promoting lesbianism" — then, when a court lifted the ban for just seven days to preserve Oscar eligibility, Nairobi screenings sold out. The film itself became a record of the fight for freedom.

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