Rehema is 2017 Ugandan film directed by Allan Manzi, based upon a screenplay by Usama Mukwaya and starring Juliet Zansaanze, Raymond Rushabiro and Ismael Ssesanga. The film premiered at the 38th Durban International Film Festival in South Africa. It held a special screening at the 4th Edition of the Euro Uganda Film Festival on 17 June 2018 courtesy of the British Council.
Plot Rehema (Juliet Zansaanze) is in love with Sula (Ismael Ssesanga) but secretively her uncle (Raymond Rushabiro) and grandfather are plotting to marry her to someone else older because of his money. She powerfully rejects the marriage but an accident happens while fighting with her uncle and he dies leaving her imprisoned for Murder. Rehema now has to face the force of law while she fights for justice and her dreams.
Cast Juliet Zansaanze as Rehema Raymond Rushabiro as Hakim Ismael Ssesanga as Sula Eddy Mulindwa as Mzee Allen Musumba as Friend Veronica Nakayo as Counsel
Production Principal photography on Rehema began early 2016.
Awards Won 2017: Best Short Film, Uganda Film Festival
Nominated 2017: Best Short Film, 7th Pearl International Film Festival 2018: Best Short Film, Amakula International Film Festival 2018: Best Short Film, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards 2018: Costume Design, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards 2018: Best Actress, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards 2018: Best Short Film, Nador Cinema Festival
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