The FILM: The Forbidden (Drama)
A gifted young girl embarks on a quest to find and reunite with her missing father. Dian's journey takes a dark turn following her mother's passing, leading her to confront the very source of her grief.
The CAST:
Dian - Leilah Nakabira
Joseph Ssendijja - Kaye Trevor Rajji
Ruth (Dian's Mother) - Irene Nalubega
Uncle Lawrence - Keith Abitegeka (Beneath Beauty, 2022)
Annette - Shamilah Trinidad Barbie
Rosette - Nodryn Evanci (Mpeke Town, 2018)
Ssembuusi - Joseph Mulumba
Joseph's Mother - Sarah Katumba (Kemi, 2020)
Julie - Viola Kebirungi
Secretary - Sharon Atuhaire (Damalie, 2023)
Teacher - Winnie Kisa
Ricky - Meddy Musinguzi
Rosette's Mother - Allen Musumba (The Last Shoemaker, 2023)
Gate Man - Abbasi
Woman #1 - Esther Nampewo (Invasion, 2016)
DOS - Watongolo Nathan (Black Disc, 2016)
Woman - Doreen Nakitto Rovinca (Kafa Coh, 2022)
Woman #2 - Namaganda Sanyu
Ssendijja (Joseph's Dad) - Bashir Badiru Seif
Agnes - Sharifah Namyalo
Robert - Khalid Sparks
John - Byron Ssendagala
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Kizito Samuel Saviour (Nkwanzi's Slip, 2023)
Writer: Anitah Marie Nakamya, Nodryn Evanci, Kizito Samuel Saviour
Producer: Claire Nampala
Composer: Nodryn Evanci, Stellah Marie Kwagala
Music: Hillary Musiima
Cinematographer: Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire (Mistakes Girls Do, 2017)
Editor: Austin Kasozi (The Only Son, 2016)
Casting: Nampala Claire, Kizito Samuel Saviour (Fidelity,2019)
Production Designer: Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire (Kyaddala, 2019)
Costume Designer: Nodryn Evanci
Makeup Artist: Nodryn Evanci
Production Manager: Sharifah Namyalo
Sound Designer: Daniel Lowly Mbabazi (Kemi, 2020)
Sound Recordist: Meddy Musinguzi
Gaffer: Kizito Ramathan
Location Manager: Claire Nampala
Location Assistant: Nodryn Evanci
Special Thanks: Light Paint Cinema, Hillary Ssempala, Tides Hotel, Imran Musabbeh
Executive Producer: Disan Kigozi
Production Company: The Red Pictures
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: English, Luganda
Date of Release: Feb 3, 2018
AWARDS:
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Won: Jury Award, Best Screenplay, Kizito Samuel Saviour, The African Film Festival (TAFF), 2019❤️ Nominated: Best Movie East Africa, Kizito Samuel Saviour, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVC Awards) 2018
Best East African Film, Director, Kizito Samuel Saviour, The Red Pictures, Golden Movie Awards 2018
WATCH THE TRAILER for 'The Forbidden' (1:11 min):