Director:
Tevin KIMATHI & Millan TARUS
Duration:
13 minutes
Year:
2023
Category:
Short fiction film
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.
Country & Language:
Kenya
Swahili
Subtitled in French and English
Production:
Juliana Kabua
Tevin Kimathi
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
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.