The New Wave of Ultra-Violent Ugandan DIY Action Cinema: Wakaliwood
In the Ugandan slum of Wakaliga, a thriving action film industry called Wakaliwood has emerged. Mixing elements of Western action films and Chinese Kung Fu movies with Ugandan culture, Wakaliwood’s films have garnered a cult following not just in in Uganda, but all over the world. We spend a day on the set of the next Wakaliwood hit.
A Ugandan Filmmaker’s Quest to Conquer the Planet with Low-Budget Action Movies -
00:00 Intro
02:52 Drawing inspiration from the ghetto
05:35 “You have to invent everything as you go“
09:29 A great opportunity to shift the narrative of African cinema
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Music for the piece was provided by Ramon Film Productions and Alex “Saba Saba“ Kirya.
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