| Kiwani: The Movie | |
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| Directed by | Henry H. Ssali |
| Produced by | Henry H. Ssali |
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Production company | Ssali Productions |
| Distributed by | Ssali Publications |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Uganda |
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| Budget | 16 million Uganda shillings |
Kiwani: The Movie is a 2008 Ugandan drama film directed and produced by Henry H. Ssali, a prominent Ugandan journalist turned filmmaker. The film stars Juliana Kanyomozi, Hannington Bugingo, Allan Tumusiime, and Flavia Tumusiime in leading roles. [2] [3] The movie tells a tale of cheap tricks used by thieves and pickpockets on the streets of Uganda's capital city, Kampala, the lives of university students and corporate personalities entangled. [4]
The title "Kiwani," a Luganda term meaning "fake" or "fraud," reflects the film’s central theme of deceit. Premiering on April 30, 2008, at Speke Resort Munyonyo’s Victoria Hall, the film marked a significant milestone in Uganda’s emerging film industry, showcasing local talent and addressing urban social issues. [5] [6]
The film follows two confidence tricksters who embark on a series of elaborate schemes to defraud unsuspecting victims across Kampala, Uganda's capital city. Their targets range from naive university students to established corporate personalities, showcasing the various methods employed by street criminals in urban Uganda. The movie explores themes of deception, street survival, and the socio-economic challenges facing modern Ugandan society. [2]
Kiwani: The Movie was both directed and produced by Henry H. Ssali, marking his transition from journalism to filmmaking. The film was shot on location in Kampala. [2] [3]