African Folktales, Reimagined

Season 1

TV-MA
Six beloved African folktales are boldly re-imagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love and mysticism.
6 Episodes
  • Katera of the Punishment Island
    E1
    Katera of the Punishment IslandAbandoned 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.
  • Halima's Choice
    E2
    Halima's ChoiceForced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
  • Anyango and the Ogre
    E3
    Anyango and the OgreThree children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
  • Enmity Djinn
    E4
    Enmity DjinnAn elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
  • Katope
    E5
    KatopeA young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
  • MaMlambo
    E6
    MaMlamboA mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.
 
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