Set in the village of maweni, supa modo is a movie about a little girl who suffers from a terminal disease. The initial idea behind the one fine day film project is to give african filmmakers an opportunity to write and produce their own stories and, under the mentorship of experienced filmmakers, reach an international audience on the big cinematic screen. Supa modo premiered at berlinale in february and has gone on to screen at more than 30 festivals around the globe. This guide is useful for exploring topics including film studies, pshe education, art and design. Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero, which prove to be something her rebellious teenage sister mwix, overprotective mother kathryn and the. Its about the titular superhero persona of joanna or jo stycie waweru, a. Rafiki premiered at this years 71st cannes film festival making it the first kenyan feature film to receive an invitation to the festival. Story of a young girl whose dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, inspiring her village to rally together to make her dream come true. A film guide that looks at supa modo 2018, exploring its key topics and. Mugambi nthiga had an eyeopening role in the first, and helped write the second. A kenyan superhero movie, supa modo is the story of 9yearold jo, fan of kung fu star jackie chan whose movies are regularly shown by her friend mighty mike in the backroom cinema of maweni. Supa modo 2018 seattle international film festival. In our wildest sunshine daydreams, milwaukee will become a global.
Africa now is a series giving a spotlight on emerging african directors. Does this film succeed in delivering on this front. Apr 04, 2018 and now, supa modo forged, in part, from one of the minds involved in all three movies. Supa modo is a dramatic film about a terminallyill girl in kenya whose entire village rallies to realize her dream of being a superhero. Since thats the case, im predicting that most of these movies will tackle how that art form reaches global audiences. It was selected as the kenyan entry for the best foreign language film at the 91st academy awards, but it was not nominated.
Learning about living life to its fullest in supa modo sffilm. Supa modo won more than 20 prizes at international film festivals including the 2019 european childrens film association award. Download all the greatest blockbuster nigerian movies and hollywood movies at nkiri. Supa modo tell the story of a young girl whose dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by terminal illness, inspiring her village to rally together to make her dream come true. The director of the film appears in a brief cameo towards the end. A cancer patient, jos biggest dream is to be a superhero herself, because then she could fly. When nineyearold jo is diagnosed with a terminal illness and taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her life, the whole village decides to do their best to fulfill her dream of becoming a superhero. He had to drop out of school at some point but that didnt deter him from. And now, supa modo forged, in part, from one of the minds involved in all three movies. Veve follows the lives of multiple characters trying to find themselves in a world of political intrigue, revenge, love and longings for success complemented by the background of the thriving yet unregulated veve business. In this beautiful, bittersweet, and profound film from kenya, a town comes together to make the wishes of a terminally ill young girl come truehelp her achieve. Sep 05, 2018 supa modo award winning film director likarion wainaina was born in moscow russia and grew up in kibera kenya. Support and extend working with film in the classroom.
Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero, which prove to be something her rebellious teenage sister mwix, overprotective mother kathryn and the entire village of maweni think they can fulfill. Rafiki, supa modo and more make official selection of the. The zanzibar international film festival ziff announced its awards on saturday night july 14th, and it was a great night for the film supa modo taking home the events top award the coveted golden dhow for best feature film. Ive dropped anchor at the intersection of commerce and creativity, and theres nowhere id rather be. Download supa modo 2018 download kenyan movie for free at. Supa modo a kenyan superhero film balancing act africa. Mugambi nthiga, silas miami, wanjeri gakura, kamau wandungu supa modo is the latest collaboration from the one.
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Subira scooped up five awards in this years kalasha film awards. Enchanting and inspiring, supa modo does not wallow in sadness, it encourages us. Learning about living life to its fullest in supa modo. Check out the trailer of supa modo by likarion wainaina, the kenyan foreign language oscar entry. Rafiki is the story of romance that grows between two young women, kena and ziki, amidst family and political pressures around lgbt rights in kenya. The films success at the kenyan boxoffice has been compared to black panthers reign and is rated a mustsee family film where kids get to go to the cinema donning their favourite superhero outfits.
Into film now hold the exclusive rights to this lovely kenyan film about family, loss and superheroes. Obsessed with jackie chan and action films, nine yearold jo dreams of being a superhero, but time is not on her side. Supa modo was chosen for the youth jury award for cinematography, acting, and pacing that emphasized the natural bond between family and community in kenya. Modo enterprise is a solutionfocused approach called the enterprise solution partnership or esp for short.
Taught in conjunction with this guide, the film will encourage students to think about the importance of living life to its fullest, and what it means to be a. We shot the film on the arri alexa and some second unit shots were done on the black magic cinema camera 4. Supa modo by likarion wainaina jo, a witty 9year old terminally ill girl is taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her short life. Imagination is a powerful thing, and supa modo and cinema as shared artistic experienceaffords the ability to harness a spirit that truly lives forever. For starters, the entire cast shines throughout with outstanding performances. Broadcast en broadcast, film and convergence in africa issue no. Download more music among those who attended include. Im glad movie theaters are dark because i uglycried my way through all 74 minutes. When jo comes home from the hospital for good, her older sister mwix involves the entire village in. Supa modo takes home the golden dhow award at ziff 2018. If you are looking for a place to watch a movie, go here.
Supa modo levels 1 and 2 created by shona brownlee discovery film festival. Supa modo award winning film director likarion wainaina was born in moscow russia and grew up in kibera kenya. Wanjeri gakuru, gathoni kamau, ian masters, silas miami, silas miami, kamau wa ndungu, mugambi nthiga, likario. Nov 26, 2018 the 8th edition of the kalasha awards took place at safari park hotel over the weekend. Find out why you should order it for your into film club. Download supa modo 2018 download kenyan movie nkiri. Something necessary is a film about a pivotal period in the life of anne, a woman struggling to rebuild her life after the civil unrest that. Taught in conjunction with this guide, the film will encourage students to. Prepare to be moved and inspired by the most unexpected superhero movie you will see all summer.
A class screening of this film may complement a curriculum in social studies and world cultures. Download our supa modo teachers resource pack for exciting classroom activities to enhance curriculum for excellence delivery created by classroom teachers and education professionals, each resource aims to. Something necessary is a film about a pivotal period in the life of anne, a woman struggling. Each resource is free and available to download from. However, in the kenyan movie, supa modo, the emotional tale is depicted to bring comfort, showing viewers that one can always find happiness, even in the face of death. Supa modo download movie 2018 erhaulogbangbipos diary. Africa magic viewers choice award best indigenous language movie or tv series swahili. Mugambi nthiga, silas miami, wanjeri gakura, kamau wandungu. A different kind of superhero film 06 jan 2020 by steven ryder in film features. Durban international film festival suncoast cinecentre 4. This uplifting film deals with difficult issues, including the impending death of a child. Her only comfort during these dull times are her dreams of being a superhero.
Best feature film and european african film festival award. When her older sister, mwix, recognizes that jos fiery spirit. Supa modo is a 2018 internationally coproduced drama film directed by likarion wainaina. Rafiki swahili for friend is a 2018 kenyan drama film directed by wanuri kahiu. Da det bliver klart, at jo ikke bliver rask, insisterer hendes mor pa, at hun skal hjem, hvor moren selv kan passe hende. Imagination is a powerful thing, and supa modoand cinema as shared artistic experienceaffords the ability to harness a spirit that truly lives forever. The institute releasing this program is goethe films. The red carpet event hosted by the kenya film commission, in its eighth edition, featured the whos who in the film industry, dignitaries and top government officials and had amina rabar and jeff koinange as the mc of the event. These four kenyan films dominated 2018 daily nation. The 8th edition of the kalasha awards took place at safari park hotel over the weekend. Learning about living life to its fullest in supa modo supa modo is a dramatic film about a terminallyill girl in kenya whose entire village rallies to realize her dream of being a superhero. We seek to support and foster local filmmakers, the local filmmaking industry, and a vibrant community of film fans, audiences, and patrons.
At a time where the film industry is being dominated by big superhero blockbuster flicks, supa modo attempts to shine as an indie film within the same genre but within the constraints of a limited budget. Stycie waweru, marrianne nungo, nyawara ndambia, johnson gitau chege. Milwaukee film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to building a robust, communitybased film culture in the greater milwaukee area. One fine day films is an alternative production company founded in 2008 by german film director tom tykwer and marie steinmanntykwer. Obsessed with jackie chan and action films, nineyearold jo dreams of being a superhero, but time is not on her side.
Supa modo full movie, synopsis, cast and youtube trending news. The tragic story took beautiful risks in moments of comic relief and genuine love that made supa modo supa good. And what a better way to start the series than with supa modo. The film was selected as the best foreign language film at the oscars, but it never got nominated. Set in the town of maua kenya, veve is a slang word for what is internationally known as khat or miraa. Supa modo when nineyearold jo is diagnosed with a terminal illness and taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her life, the whole village decides to do their best to fulfill her dream of becoming a superhero. Download schedule gift cards venue rental festival. Feb 16, 2018 check out the trailer of supa modo by likarion wainaina, the kenyan foreign language oscar entry. Supa modo is currently playing for a second month at cinemas in nairobi and mombasa, with a vod release due in the upcoming months. Apr 14, 2018 a kenyan superhero movie, supa modo is the story of 9yearold jo, fan of kung fu star jackie chan whose movies are regularly shown by her friend mighty mike in the backroom cinema of maweni. A thrilling, bittersweet farewell to all everyday life superheroes, that keep inspiring those who are left behind. The people of a tiny village in kenya join forces to make the wish of a terminally ill 9yearold girl come true. Jo, a witty 9year old terminally ill girl is taken back to her rural village to live out the rest of her short life.
The zlin film festival honours childrens and youth cinema, crowning supa modo the touching story by likarion wainaina came out on top at the international film festival for children and youth in the czech republic. Supa modo has enjoyed a lively run since its premiere at berlinale in february, going on to screen at more than 30 festivals around the globe. The film is about a young girl who dreams to become a superhero. Supa modo is a delicate film, one that even manages to be joyful at times.
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