Rafiki - Chester

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Rafiki
Screening
Rafiki

Event Date

Tue 25 Feb 2020

Event Time

09:45 - 11:40

Location

Storyhouse,
Hunter St,
Chester,
CH1 2AR

12A

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Cost

FREE

Recommended Age Group

11+

Curriculum Subject/s

  • Citizenship
  • Democracy
  • Health
  • Human Rights
  • Personal
  • Politics
  • PSHE Education
  • Religious Education
  • Social
  • Spirituality

Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair friendly
    Wheelchair Access

WHAT: Into Film is proud to present a free educational screening of Rafiki as part of the Spring Screenings: Changing Times programme. At a time of remarkable change around attitudes towards the environment, technology, politics, and identity, particularly for young people, this film will open up discussion around some of these themes, utilising the remarkable power of cinema to deepen learning as well as provoke conversation and debate. The screening will be preceded by a short compilation of archive film on the theme, special schools' edit provided by Yorkshire Film Archive.

WHEN: Tuesday 25 February, 9.45am -11.40am (the event will start promptly at 10.00am)

WHERE: Storyhouse, Hunter St, Chester CH1 2AR. The cinema is accessible by stairs or by lift and has full disability access. Vending machines are available for snacks and drinks can be purchased from the bar if wanted.

 

Certificate: 12A - BBFC. Into Film recommends this film is engaging for ages 11+.

 Language: English/Swahili with English subtitles

 

*Educators must ensure they book tickets for themselves as well as students. On the order form, please indicate how many young people and how many adults will attend out of the total amount of tickets you have booked*

 

We look forward to seeing you at the screening!

Please contact info@intofilm.org with any queries.

 

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Film title

Rafiki


Synopsis

Kena and Ziki, two college students awaiting their exam results, don’t want to fall into the traditions assigned to women in their conservative community, and cannot wait to explore the world and pursue their chosen careers. Although both their fathers are competing against one another in Nairobi’s local elections the two are drawn to each other and quickly fall in love. However, with homosexuality being illegal in Kenya and the two young women fearing rejection from the families, they face the struggle of choosing between safety and their relationship. Set against a wonderful backdrop of colourful settings and costumes, with a complex and empathetic script, this is a vital story that deals with a wide variety of themes such as growing up, community and LGBTQ+ representation.

moderate violence, infrequent strong language, discriminatory behaviour

Director/s

Wanuri Kahiu

Year

2018

Country of Production

France / Germany / Kenya / Lebanon / Norway / South Africa / The Netherlands

Genres

  • Drama
  • Romance

Language

English / Swahili

Duration

82 minutes

Subtitles

English

Venue name

Storyhouse

Address

Hunter St,
Chester,
CH1 2AR