Supa Modo is a 2018 internationally co-produced drama film directed by Likarion Wainaina. It first premiered at 68th Berlin International Film Festival. It was selected as the Kenyan entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 91st Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.
Plot
Jo is a young girl living in a small village in Kenya. It is her dream to become a super-hero, but unfortunately these ambitions are hindered by her impending terminal illness. The whole village is plotting a genius plan with the goal to make her wish come true.
Background Supa Modo was produced as part of the One Fine Day Films workshop-project, which gives African filmmakers the opportunity to learn from mentors and create their stories for an international audience. The project was founded by Tom Tykwer and Marie Steinmann. Other movies resulting from this workshop include Kati Kati, Nairobi Half Life, Something Necessary and Soul Boy.
Cast
Stycie Waweru as Jo Akinyi Marianne as Kathryn Nyawara Ndambia as Mwix Johnson Gitau Chege as Mike Humphrey Maina as Pato Joseph Omari as Chairman Rita Njenga as Nyanya Dinah Githinji as Anne Nellex Nderitu as Titus Edna Daisy Nguka as Josephine Peris Wambui as Caro Mercy Kariuki as Soni Cindy Kahuha as Halima Nick Mwathi as Villager 1 Muriithi Mwangi as Villager 2 Martin Nyakabete as Villager 3 Joseph Wairimu as Rico Isaya Evans as Hospital Orderly Manuel Sierbert as Doctor Michael Bahati as Njuguna Meshack Omondi as Brayo Elsie Wairimy as Charlo John Gathinya as Ozil Francis Githinji as Toni Jubilant Elijah as Kush Euphine Akoth Odhiambo as Football player Mary Njeri Mwangi as Football player Benedict Musau as Football player Yu Long Hu as Kung fu fighter Biqun Su as Kung fu fighter Likarion Wainaina as Thief in a motorcycle
Release The movie had its world premiere at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival in the category "Generations".
Awards and nominations +YearCeremonyCategoryNomineeResultRef.2018Berlin International Film FestivalGeneration Kplus - Best FilmSupa ModoGeneration Kplus - Best Feature Film2018Edinburgh International Film FestivalBest International Feature FilmBest International Feature Film - Special Mention2018Carrousel International du FilmBest Feature2018Emden International Film FestivalBest Film - SCORE Bernhard Wicki AwardAOK Film Award2018Hamburg Film FestivalMicheal Award2018Molodist Kyiv International Film FestivalTeen Screen Competition - Special Jury DiplomaTeen Screen Competition - Scythian Deer2019Palm Springs International Film FestivalBest Foreign Language Film2019Portland International Film FestivalBest of Films for Families2018Seattle International Film FestivalNew Directors CompetitionLikarion WainainaBest Film - Golden Space Needle AwardSupa ModoBest Film - Films4Families Youth Jury Award2018Zlín International Film Festival for Children and YouthBest feature Film for ChildrenEcumenical Jury Award2018CinekidYouth Jury Award2018Ale Kino! - International Young Audience Film FestivalYoung People's Jury AwardArthouse Cinemas Network Award2018Zanzibar International Film FestivalBest Feature FilmBest Film from East Africa2018Carthage Film FestivalNarrative Feature FilmBest Screenplay2018Kristiansand International Children's Film FestivalEFCA AwardLikarion Wainaina2018Durban International Film FestivalArtistic Bravery PrizeSupa ModoBest Film - International Competition2018Minneapolis St. Paul international Film FestivalYouth Jury Award2018Black Film Festival MontrealBest Narrative Feature2018Minsk International Film Festival “Listapad”Best FilmBest Film for Children and Youth2018Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest indigenous language Movie/Tv series in Swahili2018Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young PeopleBest Feature FilmBest Feature Film ScreenplayMugambi NthigaHellenic Parliament AwardSupa Modo2019ECFA Award2019Cinema Public Festival Cine JuniorYoung Jury's Prize2019Cinema Public Festival Cine JuniorGrain à Démoudre AwardCICAE Award2018Jozi Film FestivalAudience Choice Award2018Cinetopia Film FestivalForeign Narrative - Audience Award2018International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience SCHLiNGELBest National Feature Film - DEFA Foundation AwardBest national feature Film - Children's and Youth Film Award of the Goethe-Instut2018Dytiatko International Children TV FestivalBest DirectorLikarion Wainaina2018Cape Town International Film Market and FestivalBest New Director2018Kalasha International Film and TV AwardsBest Production DesignerNeha Manoj ShahBest Lead Actor FilmJohnson Gitau ChegeBest Supporting Actress FilmMarrianne NungoBest ScreenplayMugambi NthigaBest PictureGinger WilsonBest DirectorLikarion WainainaBest Lead Actress FilmStycie WaweruBest CinematographyEnos OlikBest Local Language FilmGinger Wilson2018Kino W Trampkach (Cinema in Sneakers Film Festival for Children and Youth)Best Children's Film - Special Mention JurySupa Modo2019Children's Film Festival SeattleAudience AwardFantastic Foxes Jury PrizeIron Giants Jury Prize
See also List of Afrofuturist films List of submissions to the 91st Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film List of Kenyan submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
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