The FILM: Kimote (2025) (Love | Drama)
"Kimote - The Bark Cloth Maker" explores the world of a traditional artisan skilled in the ancient craft of barkcloth making, a cherished cultural tradition from central. A cloth that is crafted from the inner bark of the mutuba tree, the barkcloth is a celebrated cultural heritage, serving as material for clothing, ceremonies, and artistic expressions in love and drama. All the themes that take center stage in this film.
The CAST:
Actor - Isaac Mendez Kintu (I Apologize, 2023)
Actress - Blace Natukunda (Olwatuuka, 2024)
Actor - Roger Masaba (Jenani, 2024)
Actress - Lillian Magona
PHOTOS:
The CREW:
Director: Hassan Mageye (Tinka's Story, 2023)
Writer: Hassan Mageye
Producer: Hassan Mageye
Cinematographer: Eric Wamasebu
Editor: Ismail Kyobe Sebbowa
Production Design: Joseph Mumpi Serubiri
Executive Producer: Hassan Mageye
Production Company: New Cinema Productions, Sanyuka Entertainment
Country of Origin: Uganda
Language: Luganda
Date of Release (Premiere): April 25, 2025
Location: Century Cinemax, Acacia Mall, Kampala
WATCH THE TRAILER for 'Kimote - The Barkcloth Maker' (2:05 min):
