A Good Catholic Girl (2010)
- Directed by
- Matt Bish
- Country
- Uganda
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A Muslim girl in Uganda feels drawn to someone from a different religion. Their attraction creates tension with their families and beliefs. The film follows her struggle between faith and her feelings.
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What happens
A Good Catholic Girl is a 2010 Ugandan short film about a Muslim girl's attraction to someone from a different religious affiliation. It was written, produced and directed by Matt Bish. Matthew Nabwiso won the Best Supporting actor award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for playing "Ahmed" in the film. The film was included in Africa First: Volume Two, an anthology of short films by emerging African filmmakers, and gained recognition for its bold storytelling. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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