Bahasha

Bahasha (film)
Directed byJordan Riber
Screenplay byAndrew Whaley
Produced by
  • Louise Kamin
  • John Riber
  • Jordan Riber
  • Louise Riber
Starring
CinematographyTalib Rasmussen
Edited byJordan Riber & Louise Riber
Release date
  • July 2018
Running time
1h 25m
CountryTanzania
LanguageSwahili

Bahasha (film) is a 2018 Tanzanian movie about a public official who seeks redemption after taking bribe. It battles the issue of corruption in our present society.

The film was nominated at Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Film In African Language in 2018.

Synopsis

Kitasa had to give up on his dream to be a professional footballer due to an injury. He gets elected by his community as a public officer but soon engages in a corrupt activity disappointing himself and those around him. The movie shows how he deals with the consequences of his actions and his struggle to redeem himself. Can he?

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