Supa Modo
| Supa Modo | |
|---|---|
Film poster | |
| Directed by | Likarion Wainaina |
| Written by | Silas Miami Mugambi Nthiga Wanjeri Gakuru Kamau Wa Ndung'u Likarion Wainaina |
| Story by | Likarion Wainaina |
| Produced by | Sarika Hemi Lakhani Marie Steinmann-Tykwer Tom Tykwer Ginger Wilson Guy Wilson |
| Starring | Stycie Waweru Maryanne Nungo Nyawara Ndambia |
| Cinematography | Enos Olik Volker Tittel |
| Edited by | Christian Krämer Charity Kuria |
| Music by | Sean Peevers |
Production companies | Festival Agency Neaniko Plano Rushlake Media |
| Distributed by | Juno Films rigon-film Sächsischer Kinder- und Jugendfilmdienst Stowarzyszenie Nowe Horyzonty Neaniko Plano The Criterion Channel El Sur Films Filmcentrum Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 74 minutes |
| Countries | Kenya Germany |
| Languages | Swahili Kikuyu English |
| Budget | €250,000 |
Supa Modo is a 2018 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Likarion Wainaina.[1] It first premiered at 68th Berlin International Film Festival.[2] It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[3][4]
Plot
Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. As an attempt to make her desires possible the whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.
Background
Supa Modo was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience.[5] The project was founded by Tom Tykwer and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from said workshops include Kati Kati, Nairobi Half Life, Something Necessary and Soul Boy.[6]
Festivals
The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".
Cast
| Stycie Waweru | as | Jo |
| Akinyi Marianne | as | Kathryn |
| Nyawara Ndambia | as | Mwix |
| Johnson Gitau Chege | as | Mike |
| Humphrey Maina | as | Pato |
| Joseph Omari | as | Chairman |
| Rita Njenga | as | Nyanya |
| Dinah Githinji | as | Anne |
| Nellex Nderitu | as | Titus |
| Edna Daisy Nguka | as | Josephine |
| Peris Wambui | as | Caro |
| Mercy Kariuki | as | Soni |
| Cindy Kahura | as | Halima |
| Nick Mwathi | as | Villager 1 |
| Muriithi Mwangi | as | Villager 2 |
| Martin Nyakabete | as | Villager 3 |
| Joseph Wairimu | as | Rico |
| Isaya Evans | as | Hospital Orderly |
| Manuel Sierbert | as | Doctor |
| Michael Bahati | as | Njuguna |
| Meshack Omondi | as | Brayo |
| Elsie Wairimy | as | Charlo |
| John Gathinya | as | Ozil |
| Francis Githinji | as | Toni |
| Jubilant Elijah | as | Kush |
| Euphine Akoth Odhiambo | as | Football Player |
| Mary Njeri Mwangi | as | Football Player |
| Benedict Musau | as | Football Player |
| Yu Long Hu | as | Kung Fu Figter |
| Biqun Su | as | Kung Fu Figter |
| Likarion Wainaina | as | Motorcycle Mounted Thief |
Awards
| Awarding Organisation | Category | Year | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin International Film Festival | Generation Kplus - Best Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Berlin International Film Festival | Generation Kplus - Best Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best International Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best International Feature Film - Special Mention | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Carrousel International du Film | Best Feature | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Emden International Film Festival | Best Film - SCORE Bernhard Wicki Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Emden International Film Festival | AOK Film Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Hamburg Film Festival | Micheal Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival | Teen Screen Competition - Special Jury Diploma | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival | Teen Screen Competition - Scythian Deer | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | Best Foreign Language Film | 2019 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Portland International Film Festival | Best of Films for Families | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Seattle International Film Festival | New Directors Competition | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Nominated |
| Seattle International Film Festival | Best Film - Golden Space Needle Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Seattle International Film Festival | Best Film - Films4Families Youth Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth | Best feature Film for Children | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth | Ecumenical Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Cinekid | Youth Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film Festival | Young People's Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film Festival | Arthouse Cinemas Network Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best Film from East Africa | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Carthage Film Festival | Narrative Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Carthage Film Festival | Best Screenplay | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival | EFCA Award | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Won |
| Durban International Film Festival | Artistic Bravery Prize | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Durban International Film Festival | Best Film - International Competition | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
| Minneapolis St. Paul international Film Festival | Youth Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Black Film Festival Montreal | Best Narrative Feature | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad” | Best Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad” | Best Film for Children and Youth | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best indigenous language Movie/Tv series in Swahili | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | Best Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | Best Feature Film Screenplay | 2018 | Mugambi Nthiga | Won |
| Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | Hellenic Parliament Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | ECFA Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Cinema Public Festival Cine Junior | Young Jury's Prize | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Cinema Public Festival Cine Junior | Grain à Démoudre Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Cinema Public Festival Cine Junior | CICAE Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Jozi Film Festival | Audience Choice Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Cinetopia Film Festival | Foreign Narrative - Audience Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL | Best National Feature Film - DEFA Foundation Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL | Best national feature Film - Children's and Youth Film Award of the Goethe-Instut | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Dytiatko International Children TV Festival | Best Director | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Won |
| Cape Town International Film Market and Festival | Best New Director | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Won |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Production Designer | 2018 | Neha Manoj Shah | Won |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actor Film | 2018 | Johnson Gitau Chege | Won |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress Film | 2018 | Marrianne Nungo | Won |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Screenplay | 2018 | Mugambi Nthiga | Won |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Picture | 2018 | Ginger Wilson | Nominated |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Director | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Nominated |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actress Film | 2018 | Stycie Waweru | Nominated |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Cinematography | 2018 | Enos Olik | Nominated |
| Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Local Language Film | 2018 | Ginger Wilson | Nominated |
| Kino W Trampkach (Cinema in Sneakers Film Festival for Children and Youth) | Best Children's Film - Special Mention Jury | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Children's Film Festival Seattle | Audience Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Children's Film Festival Seattle | Fantastic Foxes Jury Prize | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
| Children's Film Festival Seattle | Iron Giants Jury Prize | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
See also
- List of Afrofuturist films
- List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Kenyan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (26 October 2017). "Discop Africa: Rushlake Media Acquires 'Supa Modo' From Tom Tykwer's One Fine Day Films". Variety. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "| Berlinale | Press | Press Releases | All Press Releases - Generation 2018: On true fairy tales and magical realities". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Musyoka, Michael (28 September 2018). "Supa Modo is Kenya's Submission to Oscars, Rafiki Loses Out". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ Vourlias, Christopher (28 September 2018). "Kenya Picks Berlinale Crowd-Pleaser 'Supa Modo' as Its Oscar Hopeful". Variety. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
- ^ "First-time producers on set to shoot 'Super Modo' film". Daily Nation. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "onefinedayfilms". onefinedayfilms (in German). Retrieved 30 January 2018.
External links
- ^ Miami, Silas (10 June 2020). "#KEDeserveBetter". Twitter. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ Media, The Standard. "Inside murky waters of the Kenyan Film Industry". The Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 19 July 2020.