African Folktales Reimagined
Season 12023
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
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Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
6 Episodes
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.
March 29, 2023Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
March 29, 2023Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
March 29, 2023An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
March 29, 2023A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
March 29, 2023A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.
March 29, 2023
