Once Upon a Time in Uganda

dir. Cathryne Czubek, Hugo Perez / 2021 / USA, Uganda, / 94min.
Isaac Nabwana (“Africa’s Tarantino,”) and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from NYC, make films with minimal resources in the slums of Kampala, Uganda

Two men from opposite sides of the globe come together over a shared love of action cinema. Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York, struck a deep friendship while making films with minimal resources in the slums of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Alan sees the genius in Isaac and is compelled to bring the world’s attention to Wakaliwood. Yet when the latter’s fame rises, both friends start to drift apart.

duration:
94 min
country / year of production:
USA, Uganda, / 2021
director:
Cathryne Czubek, Hugo Perez
cinematography:
Matt Porwoll
producer:
Gigi Dementi, Cathryne Czubek, Matt Porwoll, Hugo Perez, Kyaligamba Ark Martin / Klap Back Productions
selected festivals and awards:
2021 – DOC NYC: Grand Jury Prize
sections:
Fetish and Culture
tags:
feel good movie pop culture Africa movie about film

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