The Letter

In coastal Kenya, a frenzied mix of consumerism & christianity is turning hundreds of families against their elders, branding them as witches as a means to steal their land. Filmed with a gentle pace and incredible closeness, The Letter is an intimate family portrait that weaves a complex story of shakespearean proportions.

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Credits

Original Title
The Letter
Title
The Letter
Directed by
Christopher King, Maia Lekow
Country
Kenya
Year
2020
Screenplay
Ricardo Acosta
Film Editing
Ricardo Acosta
Soundtrack
Maia Lekow & Ken Myhr
Cinematography
Christopher King
Production
Judy Kibinge, Cynthia Kane, Peter Mudamba
Formats
Blu-ray, DCP
Runtime
84 min.
Language
Swahili, Giriama, Englisch/d/f

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Press voices

«Ce film intimiste, dont émane une force tranquille, peint le tableau d'une culture ancestrale pris en otage par l'avidité de l'époque moderne.» Cineman, Laurine Chiarini

«Unverwüstliche weibliche Kraft.» Docs Barcelona

«Unglaublich charismatisch.» Variety

«Magisch.» AFI Docs

«Ein ergreifendes Familiendrama, das die unbewältigten Traumata des Kolonialismus aufzeigt.» Exberliner

«Der Film hat mich aufgewühlt.» Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o