Nairobi Half Life

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Nairobi Half Life

2012

1h 36m

Drama

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An aspiring actor from Kenya dreams of becoming successful in a big city.

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Jim Ross

TAKE ONE Magazine

Putting a distinctly African and Kenyan twist on a well known aspirational tale, the end result is a heartbreaking saga that will cross cultural boundaries with aplomb.

Feb 13, 2020

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Ard Vijn

ScreenAnarchy

With its two-timing, upbeat protagonist and fast-paced tempo, Nairobi Half Life is a fun adventure to watch.

Jan 13, 2020

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Nicholas Bell

IONCINEMA.com

While the narrative could certainly use some brushing up, Joseph Wairimu gives a stirring performance as Mwas, and Gitonga is definitely a director of talent and interest.

Aug 6, 2019

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Brian Gibson

Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)

Crackles to more than half-life amid the bustle of the big city, with a matter-of-factness about getting by that's almost documentary-like in its relaxed realism.

Jul 2, 2014

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Audience Member

Watched it time and again and I am yet to get bored. So goooood.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Audience Member

Great acting and beautiful storyline. Would love to see this movie go on netflix.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

It's just one LIFE that we can LIVE. It's your choice whether to LOOK or to LOOK AWAY.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Pretty good. Takes you through the hassle n bustle of being a young upcoming dude in a young country. The section in Central Police Station was however too graphical. Thumbs up though.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

A great crime film with a vibe similar to "City of God", and with beautiful cinematography and editing that you don't see too often in African films.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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We think our big cities are rough...I wouldn't last an hour in Nairobi if this portrayal is accurate!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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David Gitonga

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Joseph Wairimu

Mwas

Olwenya Maina

Oti

Nancy Wanjiku Karanja

Amina

Mugambi Nthiga

Cedric

Paul Ogola

Mose

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Synopsis

An aspiring actor from Kenya dreams of becoming successful in a big city.

Director: David Gitonga
Producer: Tom Tykwer, Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Ginger Wilson
Screenwriter: Billy Kahora, Potash Charles Matathia, Samuel Munene, Serah Mwihaki
Production Co: One Fine Day Films, Ginger Ink Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Swahili
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 7, 2018
Runtime: 1h 36m

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