Kimote
Uganda's Official Selection to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film!
In this feature film by award-winning filmmaker Hassan Mageye, a young Ugandan craftsman defies his father's wishes to abandon their ancestral trade, seeking to transform the humble bark cloth into a symbol of cultural pride and a brighter future. In Luganda with English subtitles. Running time 118 minutes.
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Kimote with English Subtitles
1h 58m
In rural Uganda, Kimera, a young barkcloth maker, defies his father’s wish to abandon their fading ancestral craft. Determined to give new life to the sacred fabric once used only to wrap the dead, he transforms it into elegant attire that celebrates identity and culture. His breakthrough catches...
