Ugandan short film Nambi scooped an award at the International Short Film Festival Kalmthout.
The short film reimagines the folktale of Kintu and Nambi, considered the first Baganda revolves around a heavenly goddess who defies her father, Ggulu, to live on earth with a primitive caveman named Kintu. Despite interference from her troublesome brother, Walumbe, her youngest brother, Kayikuzi, goes to great lengths to protect her.
The festival that saw Nambi secure the “International Audience Award” beating other movies funded nationally by their respective countries took place on October /7th/2023 in Belgium .
Isaac Simba, who represented Uganda at the festival, expressed joy over the success saying that the award has opened doors for the movie on the international stage, expressing optimism about achieving more milestones.
“Nambi was unique in that it had no financial backing from Uganda. The audience was captivated and amazed by the quality of its visual effects, hardly believing that such a film was created in Uganda,” Simba explained.
The film that features outstanding actors and actresses including Doreen Nabbanja , Bint Kasedde , Moses Opio among others was directed by Peter Mukiibi and produced by Usama Mukwaya and Dennis Arthur Abwakat.
