African Folktales Reimagined  - TV series (2023)

1. Katera of the Punishment Island

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29/03/2023

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.

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.

2. Halima's Choice

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29/03/2023

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

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

3. Anyango and the Ogre

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29/03/2023

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

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

4. Enmity Djinn

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29/03/2023

An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

5. Katope

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29/03/2023

A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

6. MaMlambo

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29/03/2023

A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.

A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.