ABOUT THE FILM
Synopsis
A six-year-old boy living in the outskirts of Nairobi uses an unusual ability to escape a harsh reality.
Awards and Special Mentions
The Film Africa 2022 Baobab Award for Best Short Film at the 2022 Film Africa Film Festival in London.
The Jury remarked, “From the opening shot to the last shot, we felt that each frame was mesmerising… Baba is an indelible story that left us sobbing and also in quiet hope. One of the driving forces behind this award is its discovery element. We hope that spotlighting this film will travel widely, touch many hearts and minds as it did ours, and open up meaningful conversations.”
Africa In Motion 2022 Short Film Competition Audience Award Winner, Scotland
PRESS
“It’s a stunning metaphor for a difficult subject that still also maintains the room for complexity…” - Jared Mobarak (spoilers included)
“I applaud the director's style. His precision is brilliant. So much is revealed about this child's reality in just 15 minutes. After Kati Kati, I will watch anything this director makes.” - Frameline (audio review from 23:00)