Six filmmakers. Six stories.
African Folktales Reimagined
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Episodes
Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.
