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Supa Modo is a 2018 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Likarion Wainaina. It first premiered at 68th Berlin International Film Festival. It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.




Plot


Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It's her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. As an attempt to make her desires possible the whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.




Background


Supa Modo was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience. The project was founded by Tom Tykwer and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from said workshops include Kati Kati, Nairobi Half Life, Something Necessary and Soul Boy.




Festivals


The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".




Cast


Stycie Waweru as Jo
Akinyi Marianne Nungo as Kathryn
Nyawara Ndambia as Mwix
Johnson Gitau Chege as Mike
Humphrey Maina as Pato
Joseph Omari as Chairman
Rita Njenga as Nyanya
Dinah Githinji as Anne
Nellex Nderitu as Titus
Edna Daisy Nguka as Josephine
Peris Wambui as Caro
Mercy Kariuki as Soni
Cindy Kahura as Halima
Nick Mwathi as Villager 1
Muriithi Mwangi Villager 2
Martin Nyakabete as Villager 3
Joseph Wairimu as Rico
Isaya Evans as Hospital Orderly
Manuel Sierbert as Doctor
Michael Bahati as Njuguna
Meshack Omondi as Bryo
Elsie Wairimy as Charlo
John Gathinya as Ozil
Francis Githinji as Toni
Jubilant Elijah as Kush
Euphine Akoth Odhiambo as Football Player
Mary Njeri Mwangi as Football Player
Benedict Musau as Football Player
Yu Long Hu as King Fu Fighter
Biqun Su as Kung Fu Fighter
Likarion Wainaina as Motorcycle Mounted Thief




See also


List of Afrofuturist films
List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
List of Kenyan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film




References






External links


Supa Modo at IMDb

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