7th Edition of Kenya International Film Festival, Oct. 24-Nov. 3 2012 @ Various Venues

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Dates: October 24 – November 3, 2012
Nairobi Venues: Alliance Francaise, Goethe Institute, National Museums, Starflix Cinemas on Ngong road
Kisumu Venue: Mega City Starflix Cinema
Time: Daily film screening from 10am to 9pm
Entry: Free

Festival Theme: the world classics

Update: download Festival Full Programme (4.5mb, PDF)

Pawa Salon with Wanuri Kahiu, Oct. 10 2012 @ Pawa254 Hub

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On Wednesday 10th October 2012, Pawa254 will host award winning Fimmaker and director, Wanuri Kahiu for Pawa Salon XVI

The salon will be from 4:30pm to 7:00pm and entrance is free.

About
Wanuri Kahiu is a Kenyan film director. She has received several awards and nominations for the films which she directed, including the awards for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Picture at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009. Has made 5 films to date including FROM A WHISPER (2008), which received a total of twelve nominations and earned five awards at the 5th African Movie Academy Awards in 2009, FOR OUR LAND (a documentary about the Late Wangari Maathai) and PUMZI (2009) a short science fiction film.
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Photo Exhibition: Flamenco Faces, Oct. 9-Nov. 9 2012 @ National Museum

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Opening: October 9, 2012
Venue: Small Temporary Exhibition Hall, National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi
Time: 6.30 pm

During the opening, there will be a small taste of flamenco fusion dance and have the presence of the artist.

Exhibition Dates: October 10-November 9, 2012

Throughout the exhibition, there will be screening of two films on the world of flamenco on;
Dates: October 18, 2012 “Alma Gitana” (Gipsy Soul) and October 25, 2012 “La Leyenda del Tiempo” (The Legend of Time).

The films will be screened continuously throughout the two days in the “Ford Hall” at the Museum.

Film: Images of Kenya, Sept. 11-13 2012 @ Goethe Institut

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Screenings will be from 11th to 13th September 2012
Venue: Goethe Institut Auditorium
Time: 5pm daily
Entry: Free

Images of Kenya is the popular annual showcase for documentary films produced in Kenya. It celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2011. This mini-festival presents films covering a cross section of Kenya’s cultural and tourism potential in order to create awareness through films that address socio-cultural and development issues.
The event is held in conjunction with the Department of Film Services in the Ministry of Information and Communications. It was established in 1982 to formulate, coordinate and administer policy in the development of the film industry in Kenya, and is responsible for the production of films on Government development policies and programmes, and promotion of Kenya’s cultural identity, diversity and nationhood.

As usual, the last day of the screenings is dedicated to the final works of graduates of Kenya Institute of Mass Communication.

In cooperation with Department of Film Services and K.I.M.C.

Premier: Marley, Sept. 7 2012 @Starflix Prestige Plaza

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Date: September 7, 2012
Venue: Starflix, Prestige Plaza [Ngong Road] Time: 8.30pm for 9pm
Tickets: Kshs 400
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ7U_3bJoBk] About
MARLEY, is a documentary on the life, music, and legacy of Bob Marley

Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled.
MARLEY is the definitive life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international superstardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features rare footage, incredible performances and revelatory interviews with the people that knew him best.

The film is directed by Kevin McDonald (Last King of Scotland, One Day in September) and it stars Bob Marley, Ziggy Marley and Jimmy Cliff among others.

An ambitious and comprehensive film, does what is probably the best possible job of documenting an important life – Robert Ebert Chicago Sun Times