Binti (2021)
July 22, 2021Release Date
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Bertha Robert
Tumaini
Magdalena Munisi
Angel
Helen Hartmann
Stella
Godliver Gordian
Rose
Jaffari Makatu
Young Baba Tumaini
Seko Shamte
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Angela Ruhinda
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Dara Taylor
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Binti, is a 2021 Tanzanian drama film directed by Seko Shamte and co-produced by director herself with Alinda Ruhinda and Angela Ruhinda. The film stars Bertha Robert, Magdalena Munisi, Helen Hartmann and Godliver Gordian in the lead roles whereas Yann Sow, Alex Temu and Jonas Mugabe made supportive roles. The film revolves around four contemporary women characters in Dar es Salaam in four chapters: Tumaini, Angel, Stella and Rose.
The first Tanzanian film on Netflix. The film has been shot in and around Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The color correction was done in India and Los Angeles, and the sound was done in Egypt. The screening was delayed two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. The film premiered on 8 March 2021 at the Pan African Film Festival for the International Women's Day. The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened in many film festivals.