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Directed by | Matt Bish |
Written by | Matt Bish |
Produced by | Matt Bish |
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Country | Uganda |
Language | English |
A Good Catholic Girl is a 2010 Ugandan short film about a Muslim girl's attraction to someone from a different religious affiliation. It was written, produced and directed by Matt Bish. Matthew Nabwiso won the Best Supporting actor award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for playing "Ahmed" in the film. [2] The film was included in Africa First: Volume Two, an anthology of short films by emerging African filmmakers, and gained recognition for its bold storytelling. [3] [4] [5]
Ahmed (a villainous butcher played by Matthew Nabwiso) is interested in a strict Muslim customer's daughter yet she loves someone else, a lowly carpenter (role played by Joel Okuyo Atiku Prynce) who isn't Muslim, which is forbidden (Haram) in their religion. Ahmed tries to rape her, and when she resists, he kills her. But, her lover avenges her.
The film was written, produced, and directed by Matt Bish, who took on multiple roles in the production process. The cast includes:
Matthew Nabwiso, who plays the antagonist Ahmed, is a versatile performer known for his work in Ugandan entertainment as both an actor and musician. [6] He serves as the lead vocalist for the World Music band Soul Beat Africa and has worked as an auditions judge for Tusker Project Fame, one of East Africa's popular musical shows. [6]
The controversial film questions some Islamic ideologies and portrays religious tensions. It was included in Africa First: Volume Two, an anthology of five short films from new African filmmakers. Nabwiso scooped the Best Supporting Actor - Drama Award [7] at the inaugural Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in Lagos, Nigeria in March 2013 beating four challengers: three Nigerians Osita Iheme, Fabian Adeoye Lojede and Kalu Ikeagwu plus South African Thomas Gumede. He was the only Ugandan nominee in the 26 category competition.