African Folktales Reimagined (2023)
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
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Episode 1 - Katera of the Punishment Island
Release Date: 2023-03-29Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
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Episode 2 - Halima's Choice
Release Date: 2023-03-29Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
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Episode 3 - Anyango and the Ogre
Release Date: 2023-03-29Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
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Episode 4 - Enmity Djinn
Release Date: 2023-03-29An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
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Episode 5 - Katope
Release Date: 2023-03-29A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
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Episode 6 - MaMlambo
Release Date: 2023-03-29A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.