African Folktales Reimagined
★ 7.4·2023·1 seasons · 6 episodes·Series
DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Synopsis
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Episodes
Season 11
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.28m2
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.24m3
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.18m4
Enmity DjinnAn elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.19m5
KatopeA young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.14m6
MaMlamboA mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.21m
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.28m2Halima's ChoiceForced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.24m3Anyango 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.18m4Enmity DjinnAn elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.19m5KatopeA young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.14m6MaMlamboA mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.21m
