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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.2 / 100
2018·Drama / Romance·1h 23m

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.

Above the Line
Wanuri Kahiu·DirectorWanuri Kahiu·WriterJenna Cato Bass·WriterChristopher Wessels·Director of PhotographyAdrian Baumeister·Dialogue EditorIsabelle Dedieu·Editor
Cast
Samantha Mugatsia·KenaSheila Munyiva·ZikiJimmi Gathu·John MwauraNini Wacera·MercyDennis Musyoka·Peter OkemiPatricia Amira·Rose OkemiNeville Misati·BlackstaMuthoni Gathecha·Mama AtimNice Githinji·NdutaCharlie Karumi·Waireri
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Wanuri Kahiu·Director
Writing· 3
Wanuri Kahiu·WriterJenna Cato Bass·WriterMonica Arac de Nyeko·Short Story
Camera· 2
Christopher Wessels·Director of PhotographyMarius van Graan·Additional Camera
Editing· 2
Isabelle Dedieu·EditorRonelle Loots·Additional Editing
Sound & Music· 7
Adrian Baumeister·Dialogue EditorTobias Bilz·Dialogue EditorSimeon Pabst·Dialogue EditorFrédéric Salles·Sound RecordistNoemi Hampel·Sound DesignerPlaczkowska Katarzyna·Foley EditorFabrice Philip·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 3
Arya Lalloo·Production DesignWambui Thimba·Costume DesignSuki Kibunguri·Makeup Artist
Production· 10
Steven Markovitz·ProducerTim Headington·Executive ProducerWanuri Kahiu·Co-ProducerMarie-Pierre Macia·Co-ProducerGerhard Meixner·Co-ProducerRoman Paul·Co-ProducerGeorges Schoucair·Co-ProducerReinier Selen·Co-ProducerRuben Thorkildsen·Co-ProducerNini Wacera·Casting
Other Departments· 2
Carol Sunday·HairstylistLwanda Jawar·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
76.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$181K
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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