African Folktales Reimagined
African Folktales Reimagined

African Folktales Reimagined

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Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.

"Six filmmakers. Six stories."

Overview

Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.

Episodes

Season 1 of African Folktales Reimagined
Katera of the Punishment Island

1. Katera of the Punishment Island

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.

28m
Halima's Choice

2. Halima's Choice

Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

24m
Anyango and the Ogre

3. Anyango and the Ogre

Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.

18m
StatusReturning Series
Network
Netflix
Original Languageen
TypeScripted

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