Supa Modo

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Supa Modo

2018

1h 14m

Drama

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10 Reviews

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A young girl's dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true.

David Opie

Little White Lies

A love letter to the power of escapism, a devastating portrayal of grief and a Kenyan family drama that defies stereotypes, Supa Modo serves as an important reminder that even when heroes die, they can continue to inspire others long after they're gone.

Jun 19, 2018

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Brent McKnight

Seattle Times

I'm glad movie theaters are dark because I ugly-cried my way through all 74 minutes of "Supa Modo." I straight-up bawled my eyes out.

Rated: 4/4

Jun 19, 2018

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Javier Cortijo

Cinemanía (Spain)

Pretty but too amateurish. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 7, 2020

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Katie Hogan

VultureHound

Seeing the completed film at the end, complete with a fantastic VJing performance, not a gimmick but a common way to watch films in Kenya, you feel uplifted and hope that Supa Modo lives on!

Rated: 5/5

Feb 3, 2020

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Siddhant Adlakha

Slashfilm

Supa Modo is a delicate film, one that even manages to be joyful at times.

Aug 7, 2019

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Grethe Kemp

City Press (South Africa)

The film is buoyed by the effervescence of young actress Waweru and a story that will leave your heart glowing long after you've watched it. Warning: you might also shed a few tears by the end.

Rated: 4/5

May 14, 2019

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Audience Member

A great movie with new ideas and very captivating

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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l g

A joy to watch. Guaranteed cure for cynicism.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A simple yet really complex story

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/12/23

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Audience Member

A poignant tale about the power of dreams and community. I loved every second of the film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Audience Member

one word "SUPA". This movie made me cry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Synopsis

A young girl's dream of becoming a superhero is threatened by a terminal illness, inspiring people in her village to rally together to make her dream come true.

Director: Likarion Wainaina
Producer: Sarika Hemi Lakhani, Marie Steinmann-Tykwer, Tom Tykwer, Ginger Wilson
Screenwriter: Wanjeri Gakuru, Silas Miami, Kamau Wa Ndung'u, Mugambi Nthiga
Production Co: One Fine Day Films, Ginger Ink Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Swahili
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 30, 2020
Runtime: 1h 14m