The FILM: Kyenvu (2018) (Love | Drama | Short | 20 min)
An unexpected love affair is formed at a taxi stop in Uganda and is forever changed by a wardrobe choice.
The CAST:
HER - Kemiyondo Coutinho (P-Valley 2020)
HIM - Michael Wawuyo Jr. (The Girl in the Yellow Jumper 2020)
Ludo Guy - Yusuf Boxa Kaija (Rolex 2020)
Ludo Man - Felix Bwanika (Idi Amin's Boat 2018)
Taxi Conductor - Andrew Kiyegga
Taxi Gossip - Rehema Nanfuka (Imperial Blue 2019)
MAN - Joel Okuyo Prynce (Battle of the Souls 2007)
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Kemiyondo Coutinho (Satisfaction, 2021)
Writer: Kemiyondo Coutinho
Producers: Heddwyn Kyambadde, Gladys Oyenbot, Moses Bwayo
Composer (Original Soundtrack): Andrew Ahuurra
Cinematographer: Izaek Ekuka (Karamoja, 2023)
Editor: Peter Mukiibi (NSSF Friends with Benefits 2016)
Sound Editor (Mixer): Moses Bwayo (N.G.O - Nothing Going On 2016)
Production Company: ADDMAYA, Kemistry Klass, Jajja Productions, Quad-A Studios
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English
Date of Release: February 28, 2018
Reviews:
"The film starts off with grit and humour, highlighting the fun sides of Uganda as a nation and as a people. But later, it delves into what most women have to deal with when being pursued by some men." – News Libre.
"Kyenvu thrives in sound, an area many Ugandans altogether never get right. And it is more than ambience recording, the film is endowed with accurate scoring, soundtracks and original compositions." – The Daily Monitor.
AWARDS:
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Won: 2018, Best Narrative Short, Pan African Film Festival, Jury Prize.❤️
Nominated: 2018, Best Actress, Kemiyondo Coutinho, Uganda Film Festival Awards.2018, Best Supporting Actor, Michael Wawuyo Jr., Uganda Film Festival Awards.
NEWS about this Film:
Kemiyondo Coutinho’s directorial and production début film Kyenvu won Pan African Film Festival (PAFF)’s Best Narrative Short Film. PAFF according to Kemiyondo is an Oscar-qualifying showcase that winning at the do is even a bonus - Source, The Daily Monitor
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