Supa Modo

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Supa Modo
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Directed by Likarion Wainaina
Written bySilas Miami
Mugambi Nthiga
Wanjeri Gakuru
Kamau Wa Ndung'u
Likarion Wainaina
Story by Likarion Wainaina
Produced bySarika Hemi Lakhani
Marie Steinmann-Tykwer
Tom Tykwer
Ginger Wilson
Guy Wilson
StarringStycie Waweru
Maryanne Nungo
Nyawara Ndambia
CinematographyEnos Olik
Volker Tittel
Edited byChristian Krämer
Charity Kuria
Music bySean Peevers
Production
companies
Festival Agency
Neaniko Plano
Rushlake Media
Distributed byJuno Films
rigon-film
Sächsischer Kinder- und Jugendfilmdienst
Stowarzyszenie Nowe Horyzonty
Neaniko Plano
The Criterion Channel
El Sur Films
Filmcentrum Distribution
Release date
  • February 2018 (2018-02)(Berlin)
Running time
74 minutes
Countries Kenya
Germany
Languages Swahili
Kikuyu
English
Budget€250,000

Supa Modo is a 2018 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Likarion Wainaina. [1] It first premiered at 68th Berlin International Film Festival. [2] It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. [3] [4]

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Plot

Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. As an attempt to make her desires possible the whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.

Background

Supa Modo was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience. [5] The project was founded by Tom Tykwer and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from said workshops include Kati Kati, Nairobi Half Life, Something Necessary and Soul Boy. [6]

Festivals

The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".[ citation needed ]

Cast

Stycie WaweruasJo
Akinyi MarianneasKathryn
Nyawara NdambiaasMwix
Johnson Gitau ChegeasMike
Humphrey MainaasPato
Joseph OmariasChairman
Rita NjengaasNyanya
Dinah GithinjiasAnne
Nellex NderituasTitus
Edna Daisy NgukaasJosephine
Peris WambuiasCaro
Mercy KariukiasSoni
Cindy KahuraasHalima
Nick MwathiasVillager 1
Muriithi MwangiasVillager 2
Martin NyakabeteasVillager 3
Joseph WairimuasRico
Isaya EvansasHospital Orderly
Manuel SierbertasDoctor
Michael BahatiasNjuguna
Meshack OmondiasBrayo
Elsie WairimyasCharlo
John GathinyaasOzil
Francis GithinjiasToni
Jubilant ElijahasKush
Euphine Akoth OdhiamboasFootball Player
Mary Njeri MwangiasFootball Player
Benedict MusauasFootball Player
Yu Long HuasKung Fu Figter
Biqun SuasKung Fu Figter
Likarion WainainaasMotorcycle Mounted Thief

Awards

Awarding OrganisationCategoryYearNomineeResult
Berlin International Film FestivalGeneration Kplus - Best Film2018Supa ModoNominated
Berlin International Film FestivalGeneration Kplus - Best Feature Film2018Supa ModoWon
Edinburgh International Film FestivalBest International Feature Film2018Supa ModoNominated
Edinburgh International Film FestivalBest International Feature Film - Special Mention2018Supa ModoWon
Carrousel International du FilmBest Feature2018Supa ModoWon
Emden International Film FestivalBest Film - SCORE Bernhard Wicki Award2018Supa ModoWon
Emden International Film FestivalAOK Film Award2018Supa ModoWon
Hamburg Film FestivalMicheal Award2018Supa ModoWon
Molodist Kyiv International Film FestivalTeen Screen Competition - Special Jury Diploma2018Supa ModoWon
Molodist Kyiv International Film FestivalTeen Screen Competition - Scythian Deer2018Supa ModoNominated
Palm Springs International Film FestivalBest Foreign Language Film2019Supa ModoNominated
Portland International Film FestivalBest of Films for Families2019Supa ModoWon
Seattle International Film FestivalNew Directors Competition2018 Likarion Wainaina Nominated
Seattle International Film FestivalBest Film - Golden Space Needle Award2018Supa ModoNominated
Seattle International Film FestivalBest Film - Films4Families Youth Jury Award2018Supa ModoNominated
Zlín International Film Festival for Children and YouthBest feature Film for Children2018Supa ModoWon
Zlín International Film Festival for Children and YouthEcumenical Jury Award2018Supa ModoWon
CinekidYouth Jury Award2018Supa ModoWon
Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film FestivalYoung People's Jury Award2018Supa ModoWon
Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film FestivalArthouse Cinemas Network Award2018Supa ModoWon
Zanzibar International Film FestivalBest Feature Film2018Supa ModoWon
Zanzibar International Film FestivalBest Film from East Africa2018Supa ModoWon
Carthage Film FestivalNarrative Feature Film2018Supa ModoNominated
Carthage Film FestivalBest Screenplay2018Supa ModoWon
Kristiansand International Children's Film FestivalEFCA Award2018 Likarion Wainaina Won
Durban International Film FestivalArtistic Bravery Prize2018Supa ModoWon
Durban International Film FestivalBest Film - International Competition2018Supa ModoNominated
Minneapolis St. Paul international Film FestivalYouth Jury Award2018Supa ModoWon
Black Film Festival MontrealBest Narrative Feature2018Supa ModoWon
Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad”Best Film2018Supa ModoWon
Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad”Best Film for Children and Youth2018Supa ModoWon
Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest indigenous language Movie/Tv series in Swahili 2018Supa ModoWon
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young PeopleBest Feature Film2018Supa ModoWon
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young PeopleBest Feature Film Screenplay2018Mugambi NthigaWon
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young PeopleHellenic Parliament Award2018Supa ModoWon
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young PeopleECFA Award2019Supa ModoWon
Cinema Public Festival Cine JuniorYoung Jury's Prize2019Supa ModoWon
Cinema Public Festival Cine JuniorGrain à Démoudre Award2019Supa ModoWon
Cinema Public Festival Cine JuniorCICAE Award2019Supa ModoWon
Jozi Film FestivalAudience Choice Award2018Supa ModoWon
Cinetopia Film FestivalForeign Narrative - Audience Award2018Supa ModoWon
International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGELBest National Feature Film - DEFA Foundation Award2018Supa ModoWon
International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGELBest national feature Film - Children's and Youth Film Award of the Goethe-Instut2018Supa ModoWon
Dytiatko International Children TV FestivalBest Director2018 Likarion Wainaina Won
Cape Town International Film Market and FestivalBest New Director2018 Likarion Wainaina Won
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Production Designer2018Neha Manoj ShahWon
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Lead Actor Film2018Johnson Gitau ChegeWon
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Supporting Actress Film2018Marrianne NungoWon
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Screenplay2018Mugambi NthigaWon
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Picture2018Ginger WilsonNominated
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Director2018 Likarion Wainaina Nominated
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Lead Actress Film2018Stycie WaweruNominated
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Cinematography2018Enos OlikNominated
Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Local Language Film2018Ginger WilsonNominated
Kino W Trampkach (Cinema in Sneakers Film Festival for Children and Youth)Best Children's Film - Special Mention Jury2018Supa ModoWon
Children's Film Festival SeattleAudience Award2019Supa ModoWon
Children's Film Festival SeattleFantastic Foxes Jury Prize2019Supa ModoWon
Children's Film Festival SeattleIron Giants Jury Prize2019Supa ModoWon

See also

References

  1. Vourlias, Christopher (26 October 2017). "Discop Africa: Rushlake Media Acquires 'Supa Modo' From Tom Tykwer's One Fine Day Films". Variety. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  2. "| Berlinale | Press | Press Releases | All Press Releases - Generation 2018: On true fairy tales and magical realities". www.berlinale.de. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  3. Musyoka, Michael (28 September 2018). "Supa Modo is Kenya's Submission to Oscars, Rafiki Loses Out". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  4. Vourlias, Christopher (28 September 2018). "Kenya Picks Berlinale Crowd-Pleaser 'Supa Modo' as Its Oscar Hopeful". Variety . Retrieved 28 September 2018.
  5. "First-time producers on set to shoot 'Super Modo' film". Daily Nation. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
  6. "onefinedayfilms". onefinedayfilms (in German). Retrieved 30 January 2018.

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  2. Media, The Standard. "Inside murky waters of the Kenyan Film Industry". The Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 19 July 2020.