Nairobi Half Life
Tosh Gitonga • Kenya • 2012 • 1 hr 40
Story
Mwas arrives in Nairobi to become an actor but his first role is as a real-life gangster.
Why watch?
• Kenya’s first Oscar submission
• Had an unprecedented 25-week cinema run in Kenya
• Won 22 awards globally, including the AFI Fest Breakthrough Audience Award
• Top 10, Rotterdam Audience Award, with a 4.5/5 rating
• Over 2.5 million views on YouTube
“A dynamic crime drama.. vividly realistic… downright funny.”
The Hollywood Reporter
Did you know?
In his debut feature, breakout lead actor Joseph Wairimu won acting awards at Durban, Kalasha and the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
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