In the presence of the director Tevin Kimathi
Direction :
Tevin KIMATHI & Millan TARUS
Synopsis
Speaking Kiswahili on the school grounds is against the language policy. For Bruce Koech, this repressive Anglo-Western education system goes against his rebellious spirit. With the heart of a warrior and an imaginary sensei by his side, Bruce attempts to defy this unjust rule by becoming Stero – a badass hero, honoring his true self and wild spirit. The film is a subtle and charming reminder of the power of childhood imagination.
Duration : 13 minutes
Year : 2023
Short Fiction Film Competition
DOMIN Price Selection
Country and Language
Kenya
Swahili
Subtitled in French and English
Production
Juliana Kabua
Place
Ciné Cambaie
Date and Time
April 8, 6:30 PM
Tevin Kimathi is a Kenyan filmmaker with a diverse and accomplished background in the film industry. His recent short film, Stero premiered at he International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2024. He has directed Kijani and Amandla, two feature films for the cable network MaishaMagic Movies. He has experience creating material for companies including Nivea, Mastercard Foundation, Minute Maid and Weetabix, demonstrating that his creative abilities go beyond the big screen.
Millan Tarus is a Kenyan filmmaker with an undergraduate degree in Law from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s degree in International Screenwriting and Production from Cattolica University, Milan. His works includes a 1000 ways to miss home, a video installation developed during the 2024 Art Omi’s residency in New York; Stero, a short film that premiered in 2024 International Film Festival Rotterdam; Organetto, Purgatorio developed during the Cinemadamare Film Festival 2023; and now that I know things, where do I go from here? an immersive audio experience showcased in BBC Taster. He is the recipient of the 2024 Prince Claus Seed Award to research and and develop his debut feature film script.
The FIFOI aims to highlight the cinematic diversity of our regions.
Opening Ceremony
April 5th, Stella Matutina, 6:30pm
Feature-length documentary competition : 1st part
April 6th, Ciné Cambaie, 2pm
Feature-length documentary competition : 2nd part
April 7, Ciné Cambaie, 6:30pm
Short film competition
April 8th, Ciné Cambaie 6:30pm
Awards and closing ceremony
April 9th, Stella Matutina, 6:30pm
The Film Market
April 6th to 9th, Hôtel Le Récif