Rafiki

Wanuri Kahiu | Kenya/South Africa/France/Netherlands/Germany 2018 | 1h22m | Swahili with English subtitles | 15

With beautiful scenes connected through shades of fuchsia and violet, reflecting the femininity of the characters, this gentle film follows the development of love between two young women. Set against the backdrop of the bustling streets of Nairobi, the two very different girls must choose between love and safety surrounded by insular gossip, local politics and burgeoning maturity. Their magnetic pull draws us into a queer Romeo and Juliet romance, as they try to hide their relationship from their politically opposing fathers. 

Short film (tbc) - 7.45pm 

Film start - 8.10pm

Q&A - 9:32pm with George Cruse-Drew, Ashley Lewis, A1 Adeajose

Finish - 10pm

About Afrika Eye:

Afrika Eye is an annual film and arts festival founded in 2005 in Bristol, England, that has become the biggest celebration of African film in the south west! Running across multiple Bristol venues , the programme includes screenings of features, shorts and documentaries by filmmakers from, or with roots in, Africa along with insightful post screening discussions.