Nairobi Film Festival, June 6-16 2019 @ Prestige Plaza – Ngong Road

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The NBO Film Fest (Nairobi Film Festival) is back for its third year. It will be happening from 6th June 2019 to 16th June 2019 at Prestige Plaza, Ngong Road, Nairobi, Kenya. The Festival will feature films from Kenyan, African, Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean cinema.

Dates: June 6-16, 2019
Venue: Prestige Plaza, Ngong Road
Tickets are available on https://nbofilmfest.com.

This year, the schedule will include:

– Lusala, directed by Mugambi Nthiga
– Adama, directed by Simon Rouby
– Cook Off, directed by Tomas Brickhill
– Subira, directed by Sippy Chadha
– City Of God, directed by Fernando Meirelles and Katia Lund
– Keteke, directed by Peter Sedufia
– Miriam Miente, directed by Natalia Cabral and Oriol Estrada
– Talking About Trees, directed by Suhaib Gasmelbari
– Yuli, directed by Icíar Bollaín
– The Tokoloshe, directed by Jerome Pikwane
– Sew The Winter To My Skin, directed by Dom Pedro
– Liyana, directed by Aaron Kopp and Amanda Kopp
– Akasha, directed by Hajooj Kuka
– Mercy of the Jungle, director Joël Karekezi
– The Extraordinary Journey of Celeste Garcia, directed by Arturo Infante
– Five Fingers for Marseilles, directed by Michael Matthews
– The Burial of Kojo, directed by Blitz “The Ambassador” Bazawule

The festival will also include:

– A Selection Of Short Films curated by NBO Film Fest
– Shorts, Shorts and Shots, a selection of short films curated by Docubox

Download NBO Film Festival Programme 2019 (Pdf).

About
Co-founded by film director Mbithi Masya and producer Sheba Hirst, The NBO Film Fest wants to revitalise cinema-going culture in Nairobi as a critical means of contributing to the growth of a healthy film industry in Kenya. The festival began to do that in the last three years by presenting exceptional films from around the world that are rarely presented in Nairobi’s mainstream cinema and showing the best made Kenyan films in a lively festival format.

Lusala, a film directed by Mugambi Nthiga, produced by One Fine Day Films and Ginger Ink Films will make its world premiere at the festival. This will be continuing a tradition that started in the 2017 premiere of Kati Kati by Mbithi Masya and was followed by the 2018 premiere Supa Modo by Likarion Wainaina.

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Red Carpet Film Premiere: Strength of a Woman on International Women’s Day Week, Mar. 5 2015 @ Planet Media Cinemas – Prestige Plaza

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Date: March 5, 2015
Venue: Planet Media Cinemas, Prestige Plaza
Time: Doors Open at 6:30PM, Reception to Follow
Tickets:
-VIP Tickets 3,000 KES (includes VIP seating, 1 free drink, and bitings during reception)
-General Advance Tickets: 2,000
-At the Door: 2,500

For tickets call at 0723106296

Description
Praised as “an excellent film… about basic human dignity”, Manasseh M. Chege and Wanjiru Gathu’s heartrending movie follows the remarkable and challenging story of Julia (played by Rose K. Njoroge) a 16 year old emotionally traumatized girl being raised by a financially struggling mother and an abusive father.

The film will be the centerpiece of the International Women’s Day celebrations as the world celebrates the numerous gains and progress made to combat violence against women and advocate for women empowerment and education.

Compelling, humorous, deeply human, Strength of a Woman is a story about, the power of determination, hope and the courage it takes to find your voice as Julia’s determination to gain an education and have a better life than her mother had becomes her driving force to change her life forever despite growing up in an environment of poverty and her father’s gambling, alcoholism and abuse.

The film, which won an amazing five awards at the 2014 Kalasha Awards for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Lighting and Best Original Score stars renowned Kenyan actors with Rose K. Njoroge taking the Lead role and Laura Leila Wingate, Ashford Kirimi, Sandra Dhacha taking up supporting roles which they expertly and vividly depict.

Check out the trailer
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STRENGTH OF A WOMAN Trailer from Manasseh Chege on Vimeo.

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
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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

The Film & Animation Expo, Mar. 31 2012 @ Prestige Plaza

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ANIMATION EXPO 2012

The 3rd Animation Expo held in March 2011 was a great success with over 500 people attending and 19 exhibitors showcasing their work. This year the Commission has expanded the Expo to include exhibitors from both the film and animation industry. The Film & Animation Expo 2012 will provide an excellent opportunity to trade, network and to showcase local productions.

The Film & Animation Expo will be held at the Prestige Palm, Prestige Plaza, Ngong’ Road on Saturday, 31st March 2012, beginning 9.30am

Register for the event here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1424000223

Concert / Charity: Twa choir, Oct 21-23 2011 @ Prestige Plaza – 4th floor

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The TWAkutukuza trust brings the Twa choir back for their annual cancer fund-raising concert this Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd October 2011 at Prestige Plaza-4th Floor (Ngong Rd). Tickets Kshs. 500 are available at Barton stores (prestige, junction, westgate and village market), New Day (Yaya Centre), Biblica Bookshop (Dennis Pritt Rd and Reinsurance Plaza).

The ensemble choir will feature Neema Ntalel, Angie Gachui, Andy Mburu and Webi among others.
Proceeds will go toward facilitating the treatment of cancer patients who cannot afford the treatment.
Come and experience hope, encouragement and inspiration to LIVE ON PURPOSE!

Event Contacts
Web page: http://twatrust.org/?page_id=178
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Twakutukuza-Trust/150606404968958
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/TwaTrust
Tel: 0714 780540; 0737 780540 and 0722 907638
Email: info@twatrust.org, doris@twatrust.org