African Folktales Reimagined — Season 1
Six filmmakers. Six stories.
About this season
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Episodes (6)
1. Katera of the Punishment Island
Aired 29 March 2023 • 28 min
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
Aired 29 March 2023 • 24 min
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
Aired 29 March 2023 • 18 min
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
9.0Aired 29 March 2023 • 19 min
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
5. Katope
Aired 29 March 2023 • 14 min
A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
6. MaMlambo
Aired 29 March 2023 • 21 min
A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.