In coastal Kenya, a frenzied mix of consumerism & christianity is turning hundreds of families against their elders, branding them as witches as a means to steal their land. Filmed with a gentle pace and incredible closeness, The Letter is an intimate family portrait that weaves a complex story of shakespearean proportions.
| Original Title | The Letter |
|---|---|
| German Title | The Letter |
| French Title | The Letter |
| Other Titles | The Letter |
| Directed by | Maia Lekow, Christopher King |
| Country | Kenya |
| Available Formats | Blu-ray, DCP |
| Screenplay | Ricardo Acosta |
| Film Editing | Ricardo Acosta |
| Soundtrack | Maia Lekow & Ken Myhr |
| Cinematography | Christopher King |
| Production | Judy Kibinge, Cynthia Kane, Peter Mudamba |
| Runtime | 84 Min. |
| Language | Swahili, Giriama, Englisch/d/f |
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«Ce film intimiste, dont émane une force tranquille, peint le tableau d'une culture ancestrale pris en otage par l'avidité de l'époque moderne.» Cineman, Laurine Chiarini
«Unverwüstliche weibliche Kraft.» Docs Barcelona
«Unglaublich charismatisch.» Variety
«Magisch.» AFI Docs
«Ein ergreifendes Familiendrama, das die unbewältigten Traumata des Kolonialismus aufzeigt.» Exberliner
«Der Film hat mich aufgewühlt.» Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
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