| New Intentions | |
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| Directed by | Kennedy Kihire |
| Written by | Kennedy Kihire |
| Screenplay by | Kennedy Kihire |
| Produced by | Kennedy Kihire |
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| Cinematography | Rwakoma Eric |
| Edited by | Anthony Gwaro |
| Music by | Giovanni Kiyingi |
Production company | Kihiray Pictures |
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Running time | 72 minutes |
| Country | Uganda |
| Language | English |
New Intentions is a 2016 Ugandan drama film written and directed by Kennedy Kihire. The film stars Ife Piankhi, Sinovella Night, Kawooya Malcolm, and Joel Okuyo Atiku in leading roles. [1] The film was released on May 3, 2016, at the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) in Kampala. [1]
The film is nominated in six categories at the 2016 Uganda Film Festival including Best Screenplay, Best Sound, Best cinematography, Film of the Year, Best lead Actress and Best Feature Film, Best film director/Film of year. [2] [3]
The story follows a couple of bankers who decide to become foster parents when they adopt an orphaned girl named "Wellona" after discovering billions of money in her name at their bank. The money that she inherited from her deceased parents becomes the central focus of the narrative as the foster parents, unaware of the girl's own knowledge of her worth, believe they will receive a significant share of the inheritance. [1] The plot takes a dramatic turn when the foster mother falls ill, adding complexity to the family dynamics and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the adoption and the substantial wealth involved. [1]
The film addresses themes of family, greed, morality, and the complexities of adoption, particularly when significant financial interests are involved. It explores the tension between genuine care for a child and the potential for exploitation when substantial wealth is at stake. The narrative structure builds tension around the question of whether the foster parents' motivations are purely altruistic or financially driven, and how the discovery of the girl's awareness of her situation affects all parties involved. [1]
The film features a notable soundtrack including the song "By Any Means" written by Anthony Gwaro and Sandra Nankoma, performed by Tonny Smallz & Sandra Nankoma, and produced by Wilfred Mujuzi under the stage name Slo-Motion. [1] [4]
New Intentions represents part of the emerging Ugandan film industry, often referred to as "Ugawood," which has been steadily growing since the mid-2000s. The film was nominated in six categories at the 2016 Uganda Film Festival Awards, highlighting its significance within the local film industry. [6] [7]