40 Sticks
''40 Sticks'' is a 2020 Kenyan thriller film produced by SensePLAY, a Kenyan audio-visual production house, an arm of Password Ventures Ltd. It premiered on Netflix on November 20, 2020, showing in Africa, US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia. ''40 Sticks'' is the fourth Kenyan film to premiere on Netflix in 2020, after ''Poacher, Sincerely Daisy'' and '' Disconnect''. The story was created by Frank G. Maina, and written together with Voline Ogutu, and directed by Victor Gatonye. ''40 Sticks'' was executive produced by Anthony Macharia, Lucas Bikedo, Betty M. Mutua and Fakii Liwali. Plot ''40 Sticks'' revolves around the story of a group of death row prisoners trapped in a prison bus that crashes, and their struggle to survive. Their misery is worsened by a wild animals in the forest and a mysterious killer that lurks in the shadows. Cast * Robert Agengo Robert Agengo (born April 22, 1986) is a Kenyan actor and casting director. He is most known for his roles in ''T ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Robert Agengo
Robert Agengo (born April 22, 1986) is a Kenyan actor and casting director. He is most known for his roles in ''The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind'' (2019), ''Sue Na Jonnie'', ''Mali'', ''Kona'', and ''40 Sticks'' (2020). Early life Robert Agengo was born in Kibera, Nairobi on April 22, 1986. He went to Ayany Primary School between 1993 and 2000. While there, he developed an interest in acting, first appearing on TV in the 90s, performing in a play, ''Mistake'', which was broadcast on Kenya's national broadcaster, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. He completed his secondary education at Ngelani High School in 2004, following years of active involvement in the school's Drama Club. Robert also terms himself as an amateur boxer, having developed an interest in it while working out at a neighbour's local gym. Career Following graduation from high school, Robert took part in an array of auditions which eventually landed him a spot at Jicho Four Productions. During his time here, he would t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a film and television series library through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. As of September 2022, Netflix had 222 million subscribers worldwide, including 73.3 million in the United States and Canada; 73.0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39.6 million in Latin America and 34.8 million in the Asia-Pacific region. It is available worldwide aside from Mainland China, Syria, North Korea, and Russia. Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via web browsers or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Poacher (film)
''Poacher'' is a 2018 Kenyan / British short film directed by Tom Whitworth. The film received wide international attention after its release in Netflix in September 2020. It also became the first ever Kenyan film to be released via Netflix. Plot Shot in a dramatic film format, ''Poacher'' tells the story of a desperate farmer who runs into trouble after stealing a stash of blood ivory from a gang of international terrorists. The film seeks to highlight the significant international issue of illegal ivory trade by addressing the plight of Africa's endangered elephant population. Cast * Brian Ogola as Mutua * Davina Leonard as Nicola Betts * Lenny Juma as Juma * Shiviske Shivisi as Ngina * Olwenya Maina as Hassan Production ''Poacher'' was filmed over six days in the Tsavo West National Park to the South East of Kenya's capital, Nairobi. The production involved over 30 cast and crew members. Director Tom Whitworth teased the first official still of the film on 10 April 2018, an ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sincerely Daisy
''Sincerely Daisy'' is a 2020 Kenyan coming-of-age romantic comedy film produced and directed by popular actor Nick Mutuma. The film stars Ella Maina, Brian Abejah, Sam Psenjen and Mbeki Mwalimu in the lead roles. The film was released in Netflix on 9 October 2020 and became the first ever Kenyan feature film to be released via Netflix. It is also the second Kenyan film to be released in the platform after short film ''Poacher''. The film became one of the highly anticipated films in Netflix after its trailer was released on 2 September 2020. Plot The film revolves around the life of a happy high school graduate (Daisy) played by Ella Maina, whose dreams, expectations, passion and confidence are significantly affected by family and romantic drama. Cast * Ellah Maina as Daisy * Brian Abejah as Collo * Sam Psenjen as Fred * James Webbo * Serah Wanjiru as Amina * Francis Ouma as Kyalo Mistari * Kagambi Nass * Mbeki Mwalimu as Wendy * Foi Wambui as Lisa * Muthoni Gathecha Pr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Disconnect (2018 Film)
''Disconnect'' is a 2018 Kenyan romantic comedy film directed by David 'Tosh' Gitonga and Michael Jones. The film stars Kenyan actress Brenda Wairimu and actor Nick Mutuma who lead a diverse cast which explores the dating scene in Nairobi. The film will be airing on Netflix on October 16, 2020 making it the latest Kenyan film on the on-demand video platform, after the premieres of Poacher and Sincerely Daisy. Plot The film revolves around a secret romantic attraction between two best friends, Celine (played by Brenda Wairimu) and Josh (Nick Mutuma), and their closest friends in the Kenyan capital. Celine has difficulty getting into the right kind of relationship, and often relies on the advice and emotional support of her friends who include TK (Catherine Kamau-Karanja) the crazy one, Judy ( Patricia Kihoro) the prayer warrior, Robin (Pierra Makena) Celine's sister and Preeti (Aseem Sharma) her co-worker and the fun one. Celine's best friend is Josh, played by Nick Mutuma, who ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2020 Films
2020 in film is an overview of events, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies, critics' lists of the best films of 2019, festivals, a list of country-specific lists of films released, and notable deaths. Evaluation of the year The year was greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with numerous films originally scheduled for theatrical release postponed or released on video on demand or streaming services. However, it is to be kept in mind that several film companies stopped reporting box-office numbers during this time due to the pandemic, and several films were still in theatres where guidelines enabled them so. As a result, numbers will grow if they are re-released in the future to compensate for the impact this pandemic has had on consumers and film-watchers. Highest-grossing films The top films released in 2020 by worldwide gross are as follows: After being re-released in 4K in China, earning $26.4 million, the overall gross for the 2001 film ''Ha ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kenyan Thriller Films
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