How ‘Rafiki’ Director Wanuri Kahiu’s ‘Afrobubblegum’ Movement Brought Her From Kenya to Hollywood
The filmmaker is determined to combat reductive depictions of the African continent.
The filmmaker is determined to combat reductive depictions of the African continent.
Exclusive: Wanuri Kahiu’s colorful coming-of-age tale caused a stir in her home country, which criminalizes homosexuality.
Although many are still seeking distribution, these foreign films prove LGBTQ stories don’t have to skimp on quality.
The Kenyan High Court temporarily lifted a ban on Wanuri Kahiu’s film about two girls who fall in love, allowing it to be considered for Best Foreign Language Film.
Banned in its home country, this delicate love story breaks no new ground, but feels progressive nonetheless.
In a statement announcing the film’s restriction, the Kenya Film Classification Board said “Rafiki” “promotes lesbianism in Kenya contrary to the law.”
Exclusive: The festival’s Un Certain Regard section will play home to the boundary-busting film.
The director of the award-winning short film “Pumzi” is poised to make history at 71st edition of the festival.