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Soul Boy is a Kényan film of genre Drama directed by Tom Tykwer released in USA on 1 january 2011
Soul Boy (2010)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 1 january 2011
Length 1h1
Directed by Tom Tykwer
OriginKenya
Genres Drama
Themes Films set in Africa
Rating66%
Soul Boy is a 2010 Kenyan drama film, written by Billy Kahora and directed by Hawa Essuman. It developed under the mentorship of German director and producer Tom Tykwer in Kibera, one of the largest slums in the African continent, in the middle of Nairobi, Kenya. The film has received five nominations at the 2011 African Movie Academy Awards.
The film originated in a workshop for young film enthusiasts from Nairobi, guided by German director Tom Tykwer.
Synopsis
Nairobi, Kenya. 14-year-old Abila lives with his parents in Kibera, one of the largest slums in East Africa. One morning the teenager discovers his father ill and delirious. Someone has stolen his soul, mumbles the father. Abila is shocked and confused but wants to help his father and goes in search of the right remedy. Supported by his girlfriend Shiku, he embarks on an adventurous journey that leads him right to the heart of the microcosm that is his hometown.Comments
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