Movie Details
Status: Released
Released: 2024
Release Date: 01/03/2024 (Kenya - Online)
Country: Kenya
Language: EnglishSwahili
Age Rating: 16
Official Site: Go to Website
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Synopsis
"The Files" is a short film created as an advocacy against deep misogyny, extreme GBV, and femicide, following the rise in femicide rate in Kenya. It follows Starr, a young woman who is physically and emotionally abused by Johnny, her male partner. Johnny is an arrogant, violent and abusive drug dealer. He has committed multiple femicides before and got away with them. When things get worse and Johnny threatens to murder Starr, a group of young runners who work under Johnny hatches a plan to save Starr from Johnny after growing fond of her.
Crew
Directed by: Amos 'Guzman' Cheruiyot
Screenplay by: Tony Ogwa Susan Maingo
Produced by: Susan Maingo Amos 'Guzman' Cheruiyot
Cinematography: Jonathan Greenland Gerald Mukoma
Edited by: Christol Ann Amondi Amos 'Guzman' Cheruiyot
Music by: Amos 'Guzman' Cheruiyot
Starring: Icon Karwitha Phineas Mbai
Cast
Icon Karwitha | as | Starr |
Phineas Mbai | as | Johnny |
Desmond Tutu | as | Steve |
Sawyer Gateru | as | Mwas |
Erick Gaya | as | Jeremy |
Grace Njeri | as | Nicole |
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