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Being a Nakwalele Woman (2021)

Duration: 05:10    Category: International, Short   Opportunity: Stories

Pauline is a first wife and a single mum, juggling several jobs to pay for her children’s education. Meanwhile, the men kill time and drink by the river. Thank goodness she has a faithful goat!

This film was created as part of the Kenya Stories programme, in partnership with Docubox and British Council.

Highlights

Aesthetica Film Festival – November 2021 (online)

To arrange a screening contact: festivals@scotdoc.com

Director:
Caroline Akai Idere

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