Kitale Film Week Official Selection 2025
Welcome to the Kitale Film Week 2025 Selected Films, a curated lineup of outstanding African storytelling.
This year’s selection showcases a diverse range of features, shorts, and documentaries that celebrate creativity, culture, and the resilience of African voices. From captivating narratives to thought-provoking documentaries, these films promise to inspire, entertain, and connect audiences with the vibrant world of African cinema.
Explore the stories that await you!
Some highlighted films for 2025!
Nawi (2024) - Kenya
Directors: Kevin Schmutzler, Toby Schmutzler, Apuu Mourine Munyes, Vallentine Chelluget
Drama, Social Issues
Starring: Michelle Lemuya Ikeny; Joel Liwan; Ben Tekee; Ochungo Benson; Michelle Tirren; Nyokabi Macharia; Patrick Oketch; Nungo Maryanne Akinyi
A Country Called Ghana (2025) - Ghana, Nigeria
Director: Frank Fifi Gharbin
Comedy, Drama, Cultural
Starring: Ramsey Nouah; Kwadwo Nkansah; Mimi Yankson; Victor Osuagwu; Charles Awurum
Hanami (2024) - Cape Verde
Director: Denise Fernandes
Drama, Coming-of-Age, Poetic Realism
Starring: Sanaya Andrade
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Our Land, Our Freedom (2024) - Kenya
Directors: Meena Nanji, Zippy Kimundu
Featuring: Mukami and Wanjugu Kimathi, MauMau veterans
A Celebration of Creativity
Cinema For All
The Kitale Film Week is a vibrant celebration of cinematic artistry, showcasing an array of films from various genres. Our festival provides a platform for filmmakers, actors, and enthusiasts to come together, share their passion, and explore the magic of storytelling through film. From captivating screenings to engaging discussions, Kitale Film Week aims to promote creativity and cultural exchange. Join us in celebrating the power of cinema and the stories that unite us all!
There's something for everyone at the Kitale Film Week.
"It was such an honour to have my film screened in this festival and being part of the panelists . Definitely submitting my next film for consideration in the next festival season!" - JOHN, FILMMAKER
"The Kitale Film Week is a refreshing and wholesome experience. It's a chance to interact with other filmmakers in the region!" - DAVID, FILMMAKER
"I would encourage filmmakers to submit their films for the next one and attend. It was a heart warming experience, kindness all around." - SHIRLEEN, FILMMAKER