African Folktales Reimagined Six filmmakers. Six stories.

Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.

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Drama
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Created By

First Aired on

Mar 29, 2023

1 seaons till Mar 29, 2023

Popularity: 2.8294
7 votes
Networks
Production

Big World Cinema (ZA)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: MaMlambo

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1Katera of the Punishment Island28 min

    Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.

  • Episode 2Halima's Choice24 min

    Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

  • Episode 3Anyango and the Ogre18 min

    Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.

  • Episode 4Enmity Djinn19 min

    An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

  • Episode 5Katope14 min

    A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

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