Underplayed Gems

Binti (2021)

Binti poster
Directed by
Seko Shamte
Genre
drama
Country
Tanzania
Runtime
1h 39m
Rated
12
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young woman in Tanzania navigates personal challenges and family expectations. The story follows her journey as she makes choices about her future.

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What happens

Binti, is a 2021 Tanzanian drama film directed by Seko Shamte and co-produced by Shamte with Alinda Ruhinda and Angela Ruhinda. The film stars Bertha Robert, Magdalena Munisi, Helen Hartmann and Godliver Gordian. The film premiered on 8 March 2021 at the Pan African Film Festival in conjunction with International Women's Day. It is Tanzania's first Netflix film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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