Discoveries from Uganda World Cinema

Recognized as Uganda’s first action film, Who Killed Captain Alex? is about the aftermath of a police raid in Kampala in which a police captain is killed.

The master of stupidity is back and this time he's on the road. Join Steve-O and his cohorts on a miraculous journey, destroying America one city at a time. The Steve-O Video - Volume 2 is loaded with as many stunts and pranks as the first, but it's even better. This amazing video chronicles the transformation of a group of unlikely television stars as they lose their innocence and establish the silliest legacy in the books of sex, drugs, and rock and roll history. It just doesn't get any dumber than this.

As word spreads that there is a serial killer at large who continues to commit murder, an off-duty police officer must return an elderly witness who lives in a remote part of Uganda back to town. Along the way, the policeman gives a ride to an injured man. On the way to the city, the passenger tells the policeman the events that led him to end up injured in the middle of the road. But as we travel with these mysterious characters in the car, director Loukman Ali shows us that the stories they tell are only fragmentary and partial versions of the events that took place, and that perhaps there are truths buried beneath each of their words.

A student moves into their accomodation, only to find their room already decorated, a strange, inhuman flatmate, and a kettle that won't stop boiling.

A mild-mannered doctor is trained in the art of ass-kicking commando vengeance by a no-nonsense ghetto kid in an effort to regain a family heirloom from Uganda’s toughest gang.

The film Rolex Time was made especially for the exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Luzern. The title creates a tongue-in-cheek link between Uganda and Switzerland: "Rolex" is also an abbreviation of "rolled eggs" and refers to a well-known Ugandan street food dish-an omelette wrapped in a chapati. In the film, the dish is called "commando food" meaning the food of the people in the slums. The film is about, among other things, criminals who grew up as street children, and a Swiss tourist who walks straight into their clutches.

A gang of child-snatching mobsters make a fatal mistake when they kidnap the Waka Stars, a team of pint-sized kung-fu masters who soon turn their cunning wits and deadly skills upon their captors.

The plight of small-scale farmers in Africa and Asia forced off their land by an unprecedented corporate land grab. If they refuse they are subject to horrific violence, which has led to women miscarrying and deaths. Exploring the personal stories of those affected, this documentary gives a voice to threatened subsistence farmers throughout the developing world. If your livelihood was ripped away from you, how would you cope?

A first-of-its-kind cinematic collaboration between Israel and Uganda. The son of the Prime Minister of Israel is in danger of becoming a victim in a mysterious ceremony of the Ugandan Tiger Mafia, which specializes in kung-fu and black magic. In order to rescue him, the State of Israel sends a pair of special commando fighters to Uganda, whose partnership was broken up by a bitter conflict in the past. If the commando fighters do not succeed in overcoming the hardships of their past, the fate of the Jewish and Ugandan people will be sealed forever.

The debut film from director Nabwana I.G.G.

On April 24th, 2002 Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine's car broke down in the small town of Mbirizi, Uganda. While waiting for the car's repair he stumbled upon a small photo studio and met photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo, whose work spanned from the late 1950's up till 2006 when he passed away. This chance encounter turned into a 22 year journey documenting and exploring Kibaate's life and photography and the profound impact it had on Ntare's life and the lives of the entire community he documented.

Smalltown confectioner Lespinasse, hopeful of being reelected as chief councillor, is opposed by Darcepoil, the local druggist. Darcepoil arranges for the incumbent's defeat by having Pantaflon, a nightclub singer, lure him to the nudist camp on the Isle of Levant, where Lespinasse is photographed surrounded by half-naked women. At home, he is berated by his wife and thrown out of office; but he returns to Levant with the penitent Pantaflon and is welcomed by the nudists and voted camp president. His forgiving wife follows him and herself becomes a nudist.

Keza, a survivor of the Tutsi and Hutu slaughter that happened in the 1994 Rwanda genocide tells the struggle and loss of her beloved family that she went through until the river Kagera that enabled her to cross to Uganda.

AIDS orphan Abraham 'Abramz' Tekya works to empower, rehabilitate and heal the children of Uganda through his free workshop that teaches young people about hip-hop, B-Bboy culture and breaking

Despite fearing for her life, Ugandan medical anthropologist, poet, and queer rights activist Stella Nyanzi confronts the authoritarian rule of President Yoweri Museveni in Uganda through provocative poetry, “radical rudeness,” and acts of defiant protest. After being arrested and imprisoned for criticizing the government, she refuses to be silenced and continues her fight for political change and LGBTQ+ rights. Following Nyanzi through her activism, imprisonment, and political ambitions, the film also reveals the personal cost of her outspoken struggle, exploring how her fierce public battles and powerful personality affect the lives of her children and family while offering a broader portrait of contemporary Uganda.

You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye is a psychological thriller that follows Kunihira, an obsessive free-spirited yet emotionally broken Kampala slay queen and George Kiberu Jr., a reserved newly appointed CEO of a major media conglomerate who is struggling to step out of his father's shadow. As their lives intertwine, their whirlwind romance comes at a steep price, threatening George's throne at his father's corporate empire which is heavily dependent on his arranged engagement to the fearsome Birungi, who will stop at nothing to have George to herself. The two lovers find themselves entangled in a meticulously designed web of revenge, expertly woven by sinister forces from the past. Fueled by an unyielding desire for retribution, these dark forces will stop at nothing to claim their revenge.

A look inside the infamous Gambino mob family, featuring a new interview with one of the most notorious hit men in mafia history, Sammy "The Bull" Gravano.

A war verteran concocts a plan to exact revenge on his cheating wife.

Mbambu is a sixteen-year-old girl who lives at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains in Uganda. She is also an actress, an aspiring mountain guide and hopes to be the first in her family to complete secondary school. These are significant ambitions for anyone; in Uganda, they are nearly unheard of for a young girl. If Mbambu becomes a guide in the Rwenzoris - an impressive accomplishment in its own right because the mountains reach to nearly 17,000 feet - she would break all sorts of cultural and societal barriers for women in West Uganda. As this film tells the story of a hopeful Bakonzo girl, it also examines a culture transitioning from harmful poaching practices into more sustainable livelihoods.

A cannibalistic/zombesque film made by simple, genuine people who live in a place where cannibalism is still practiced and where the living dead, for the natives of the place, are part of their beliefs, their folklore.

A young man battling with depression finally finds a way out of it. it was easy all along, but he didn't know how

Ebola hunters stomp out the Ebola virus.

Zoom into the very soul of a man working the garbage truck 12 hours a day in the chaotic city battling a mental set back when he loses a son.

Two sisters bar hopping on a Friday night are robbed by their cab driver. Left on the curb with no phones and no money, they decide to walk home. But they're in heels and skimpy clothes, and the streets are not safe at midnight. They are enticed to go to a witch's parlor on their way, to get one wish granted in order to reach home safely. While at the witch's place, they deliberate on many options and finally settle to wish for three hours of no men in their town, until they reach home. Their wish is granted and they are sent home through a door to an alternate universe in which there are no men. However, the girls get greedy when they reach home and decide to extend the hours through which their town can go without men, unaware of the consequences they are causing to their reality. When they finally return to reality, they realize that the Witch tricked them and has harvested all the souls of the men in their town.

Philip, Lynn, Hussein and Shammy, young LGBT Ugandans, are fighting for survival. Staying in their country, where religious oppressions and discriminations prevail, endangers their lives. Then, their latest hope is to leave it all behind and experience a long and painful exile.

New action movie from Wakaliwood.

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The violent youths went to the funeral at Ntwetwe village but they left with the bad behavior they showed to the villagers which led them to meet a dark and merciless world.

While awaiting the results of his mother’s visa renewal request, a teenage boy living in Texas is confronted by memories he left behind in Uganda.

Two brothers get into a misunderstanding over who is the rightful master of Kung Fu.

Nkinzi tells the story of an eight-year-old girl who runs away and finds unexpected family in Junior, a street kid, and his sister Princess, as they navigate life in Kampala. Together, they embark on a journey of survival, connection, and hope. This heartfelt film explores resilience, compassion, and the power of human bonds in the face of adversity.

Footage of Carl and Mary Akeley filmed during the AMNH Eastman-Pomeroy-Akeley East African Expedition, 1926. Short scenes from campsites and wildlife in Nairobi, Uganda, and Tanganyika (now Tanzania)

Ugandan martial arts movie.

When Arjun's beloved sister Koli gets married, things turn out sour for her. Soon, Arjun becomes aware of the greedy nature of her in-laws. Will he be able to release her sister from this trap?

Youth unemployment remains a serious problem in many sub-Saharan African countries, including Uganda, Kenneth is a young Ugandan writer who has this one chance to get a job that will enable him to pay off a gangster loan shark (Moses) but his day doesn’t go exactly as planned, Moses won’t listen to any of that.

Charlie, a troubled artist, is caught in a deadly time loop, reliving the same night where a masked intruder takes his life. As the cycle repeats, he confronts the intruder, only to discover a shocking truth

When Lagum, a game ranger, is blamed for the death of a notorious poacher's son, he must navigate treacherous jungle terrain and village accusations to survive the wrath of Badan and his warriors.

With over 4000 minibuses pouring in at intervals, thousands of commuters and petty traders trying to scratch a living, Kampala Taxi Park gyrates with the rhythm of a typical African city. Yet in the midst of what looks like perfect chaos, travellers, and drivers still manage to find their way round. This documentary lays out the atmosphere of this amazingly busy spot, from the crack of dawn to deep in the night.

Young woman moves to city to help her rural-poverty family make ends meet... but she ends up being trapped into international sex slavery.

Mubiru Reagan's life depends on a football scholarship. His dream is to emulate his idol, Fernando Torres, and be able to score a goal that will take his country, Uganda, to their first African Nations Cup. But above all he wants to study. Featuring Fernando Torres, Sergio Ramos, Yaya Touré and Vincente Del Bosque, this inspiring story reveals the power of football to change the lives of some of the poorest children in the world.

Best friends Tevo (Richie Tevin) and Zizuke (Arnold Aganze) have just finished their university course in social sciences. Zizuke has a job as a waiter at a local bar, The Pearl (a bar on Jinja Main Street), and Tevo is pursuing his passion for photography.

A man released from prison finds his wife about to marry his best friend.

A father and his 7-year-old daughter desperately hold onto each other and their faiths when they realise they may never see each other again. Both Christianity and African tradition offer dead ends to their limitless questions.

On the one year anniversary of his wedding, Nijat came home without telling his wife in advance. He discovered that every time he wasn’t there, his wife would bring his beloved dog to her uncle Kerim’s house. And even the fact that she was a smoker was something only her cousin Erpan was knew.

An action movie about hunting animals.

In this Wakaliga Uganda story about human trafficking, a German football player and his wife search for their missing son.

College Students get stuck in a haunted forest while on their way for a camp fire trip with just one night to survive carnivores and the evil killing spirit in the thick trees.

SCALP DEEP captures the struggles of a young African woman as she navigates the reactions and expectations of others after she decides to commit to a new look.

Nima Shirali’s subtly humorous film follows a community tucked between Uganda’s Katwe Salt Lake and a national park. Through the eyes of an enthusiastic teacher, a jaded caretaker and a sharp-witted mother, the salt lake is seen as a vital lifeline. Between harvests and floods, the lake transforms from a role that is central to local identity and offering a promising industry, to become a symbol of failed development. The low price of salt adds to the woes of toxic labour conditions. And yet, for many in Katwe it remains the only path of opportunity. As a flamboyant, retro-styled local politician pushes grand plans onto a crumbling mine and community, the local population reflects on what the future holds.

In a community steeped in tradition, the Kimote family has been renowned for their exquisite barkcloth craftsmanship for generations. Kimote Sr., disillusioned by a life of unfulfilled dreams, urges his son to abandon their ancestral trade in search of greater opportunities. However, young Kimera, deeply rooted in the skills and culture passed down to him, envisions a new purpose for the humble barkcloth—transforming its status beyond its traditional use in funerary rites.

Amidst the shimmering expanse of Lake Victoria, Esther and Jessica, two brave sisters and young mothers, defy convention and danger by becoming fisherwomen. While the law dictates the use of large nets, their steep prices force these resilient sisters to resort to affordable but illicit small nets. Every cast of their net is a dance with death, as government soldiers patrol tirelessly, their bullets ready to silence any transgressor. For the sisters, this perilous existence is a desperate means to an end - a lifeline for their families in a world bound by poverty and unforgiving rules.

A love story about a Muslim young woman in Uganda who fights for her right to choose her own lover over a forced marriage.

November Tear, a feature film of a young girl forced out of their home, now faces the harsh conditions of the world outside her world.

When their son is born with a mental disability, a young couple struggles with social stigma as they pursue medical and spiritual treatments for him.

In a world driven by inherited beliefs, social noise, and quiet despair, a searching mind wrestles with the question of purpose, challenging whether humanity is truly living or simply surviving until it disappears.

In the ghettos of Kampala, a violent crime is retold through conflicting testimonies. This Ugandan remake of Kurosawa's "Rashomon" blends Wakaliwood action cinema with philosophical inquiry into truth and memory.

A History of Film in Uganda is a film essay/documentary that documents the the birth and evolution of Film and TV production as a cultural practice within the geographical confines of present-day Uganda from the early colonial period through the decades to the present. It also highlights various creative movements and sociopolitical and economic factors that have shaped the contemporary Ugandan film industry.

A sequel to the cult classic action film.

Natasha is an extroverted child, born and raised amidst hatred and rejection from her father because she is female. Sold by her father to an Indian family who treated her more like a daughter than a servant, she was forced to leave Uganda when her Indian family is expelled by then President Idi Amin Dada. Now an adult and holding a law degree, she returns to Uganda where misogynistic traditions compel her to start a women’s liberation movement that changes the social and legal landscape.