Kenyan film wins award at film festival

The Kenyan film scene though largely unappreciated by locals, is fast gaining recognition beyond the borders. ' From a Whisper' a movie by Wanuri Kahiu, a prolific Kenyan film produce, r has bagged a prestigious award at this year’s Pan African Film Festival.

The movie dwells on one of Kenya's darkest hours during the 1998 terrorist bombings in Nairobi that left over 200 dead and left scores maimed for life.

This stunning narrative by Wanuri revolves on the one hand around a Kenyan family that was caught up in the bombing of the American Embassy by Al Qaeda terrorists - a daughter’s experience of the bombing. On the other hand, the movie focuses on Abu, a Muslim intelligence officer who is investigating the bombing. Abu has a complex and deep friendship with one of the terrorists. This film gives riveting and enriching insight into the complex narrative that is our life.

Just to prove how much the audience loved it, the film was screened as an encore at the close of the event. For Wanuri Kahiu, there is no other place to go but up. Kudos for doing Kenya proud!