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Directed by | Likarion Wainaina |
Written by | Silas Miami Mugambi Nthiga Wanjeri Gakuru Kamau Wa Ndung'u Likarion Wainaina |
Story by | Likarion Wainaina |
Produced by | Sarika Hemi Lakhani Marie Steinmann-Tykwer Tom Tykwer Ginger Wilson Guy Wilson |
Starring | Stycie Waweru Maryanne Nungo Nyawara Ndambia |
Cinematography | Enos Olik Volker Tittel |
Edited by | Christian Krämer Charity Kuria |
Music by | Sean Peevers |
Production companies | Festival Agency Neaniko Plano Rushlake Media |
Distributed by | Juno Films rigon-film Sächsischer Kinder- und Jugendfilmdienst Stowarzyszenie Nowe Horyzonty Neaniko Plano The Criterion Channel El Sur Films Filmcentrum Distribution |
Release date |
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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]
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.
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]
The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".[ citation needed ]
Stycie Waweru | as | Jo |
Akinyi Marianne | as | Kathryn |
Nyawara Ndambia | as | Mwix |
Johnson Gitau Chege | as | Mike |
Humphrey Maina | as | Pato |
Joseph Omari | as | Chairman |
Rita Njenga | as | Nyanya |
Dinah Githinji | as | Anne |
Nellex Nderitu | as | Titus |
Edna Daisy Nguka | as | Josephine |
Peris Wambui | as | Caro |
Mercy Kariuki | as | Soni |
Cindy Kahura | as | Halima |
Nick Mwathi | as | Villager 1 |
Muriithi Mwangi | as | Villager 2 |
Martin Nyakabete | as | Villager 3 |
Joseph Wairimu | as | Rico |
Isaya Evans | as | Hospital Orderly |
Manuel Sierbert | as | Doctor |
Michael Bahati | as | Njuguna |
Meshack Omondi | as | Brayo |
Elsie Wairimy | as | Charlo |
John Gathinya | as | Ozil |
Francis Githinji | as | Toni |
Jubilant Elijah | as | Kush |
Euphine Akoth Odhiambo | as | Football Player |
Mary Njeri Mwangi | as | Football Player |
Benedict Musau | as | Football Player |
Yu Long Hu | as | Kung Fu Figter |
Biqun Su | as | Kung Fu Figter |
Likarion Wainaina | as | Motorcycle Mounted Thief |
Awarding Organisation | Category | Year | Nominee | Result |
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Berlin International Film Festival | Generation Kplus - Best Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Berlin International Film Festival | Generation Kplus - Best Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best International Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Edinburgh International Film Festival | Best International Feature Film - Special Mention | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Carrousel International du Film | Best Feature | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Emden International Film Festival | Best Film - SCORE Bernhard Wicki Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Emden International Film Festival | AOK Film Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Hamburg Film Festival | Micheal Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival | Teen Screen Competition - Special Jury Diploma | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Molodist Kyiv International Film Festival | Teen Screen Competition - Scythian Deer | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Palm Springs International Film Festival | Best Foreign Language Film | 2019 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Portland International Film Festival | Best of Films for Families | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
Seattle International Film Festival | New Directors Competition | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Nominated |
Seattle International Film Festival | Best Film - Golden Space Needle Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Seattle International Film Festival | Best Film - Films4Families Youth Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth | Best feature Film for Children | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Zlín International Film Festival for Children and Youth | Ecumenical Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Cinekid | Youth Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film Festival | Young People's Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film Festival | Arthouse Cinemas Network Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Zanzibar International Film Festival | Best Film from East Africa | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Carthage Film Festival | Narrative Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Carthage Film Festival | Best Screenplay | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Kristiansand International Children's Film Festival | EFCA Award | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Won |
Durban International Film Festival | Artistic Bravery Prize | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Durban International Film Festival | Best Film - International Competition | 2018 | Supa Modo | Nominated |
Minneapolis St. Paul international Film Festival | Youth Jury Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Black Film Festival Montreal | Best Narrative Feature | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad” | Best Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad” | Best Film for Children and Youth | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best indigenous language Movie/Tv series in Swahili | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | Best Feature Film | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | Best Feature Film Screenplay | 2018 | Mugambi Nthiga | Won |
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | Hellenic Parliament Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People | ECFA Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
Cinema Public Festival Cine Junior | Young Jury's Prize | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
Cinema Public Festival Cine Junior | Grain à Démoudre Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
Cinema Public Festival Cine Junior | CICAE Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
Jozi Film Festival | Audience Choice Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Cinetopia Film Festival | Foreign Narrative - Audience Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL | Best National Feature Film - DEFA Foundation Award | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGEL | Best national feature Film - Children's and Youth Film Award of the Goethe-Instut | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Dytiatko International Children TV Festival | Best Director | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Won |
Cape Town International Film Market and Festival | Best New Director | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Won |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Production Designer | 2018 | Neha Manoj Shah | Won |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actor Film | 2018 | Johnson Gitau Chege | Won |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Supporting Actress Film | 2018 | Marrianne Nungo | Won |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Screenplay | 2018 | Mugambi Nthiga | Won |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Picture | 2018 | Ginger Wilson | Nominated |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Director | 2018 | Likarion Wainaina | Nominated |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actress Film | 2018 | Stycie Waweru | Nominated |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Cinematography | 2018 | Enos Olik | Nominated |
Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Local Language Film | 2018 | Ginger Wilson | Nominated |
Kino W Trampkach (Cinema in Sneakers Film Festival for Children and Youth) | Best Children's Film - Special Mention Jury | 2018 | Supa Modo | Won |
Children's Film Festival Seattle | Audience Award | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
Children's Film Festival Seattle | Fantastic Foxes Jury Prize | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |
Children's Film Festival Seattle | Iron Giants Jury Prize | 2019 | Supa Modo | Won |