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African Folktales Reimagined

African Folktales Reimagined
★ 7.4/10•2023•30m•TV-MA•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Six filmmakers. Six stories.

Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 29, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - Katera of the Punishment IslandE128m

Katera of the Punishment Island

Abandoned 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.

Mar 29, 2023

Episode 2 - Halima's ChoiceE224m

Halima's Choice

Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

Mar 29, 2023

Episode 3 - Anyango and the OgreE318m

Anyango and the Ogre

Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.

Mar 29, 2023

Episode 4 - Enmity DjinnE419m

Enmity Djinn

An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

Mar 29, 2023

Episode 5 - KatopeE514m

Katope

A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

Mar 29, 2023

Episode 6 - MaMlamboE621m

MaMlambo

A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.

Mar 29, 2023

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