Nairobi Love Story
Verzio FF Margareth and Eric are in love. They belong to Kenyan families from different ethnic backgrounds — she is a Kikuyu and he is a Luo. These two largest tribes of Kenya are engaged in an ancient cultural and political conflict, which proves to be a persistent obstacle in the way of their futu...
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| Institution: | Open Society Archives at Central European University |
| Language: | Luo English Swahili |
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Da Palmer Film
2009
Italy |
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10891/osa:02710c6d-1067-422a-b724-5f32e271732c |
| Summary: | Verzio FF
Margareth and Eric are in love. They belong to Kenyan families from different ethnic backgrounds — she is a Kikuyu and he is a Luo. These two largest tribes of Kenya are engaged in an ancient cultural and political conflict, which proves to be a persistent obstacle in the way of their future together. Their parents in particular are against their relationship, yet in spite of everything they hold on to each other. Another problem arising is their differing attitude towards marriage and the role of women. While Eric has no doubts about the institution of marriage as it is, Margareth is split between tradition and modernity, emancipation and submission, inner rebellion and helplessness. Can they find a way to overcome their challenges, stay together, and grow as individuals? A film about two young lovers trapped in a society dominated by restrictive traditions. |
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| Published: | 2009 |