''Binti'', is a 2021 Tanzanian drama film directed by Seko Shamte and co-produced by director herself with Alinda Ruhinda and Angela Ruhinda. The film stars Bertha Robert, Magdalena Munisi, Helen Hartmann and Godliver Gordian in the lead roles whereas Yann Sow, Alex Temu and Jonas Mugabe made supportive roles. The film revolves around four contemporary women characters in Dar es Salaam in four chapters: Tumaini, Angel, Stella and Rose. The first Tanzanian film on Netflix. The film has been shot in and around Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The color correction was done in India and

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, and the sound was done in Egypt. The screening was delayed two years due to COVID-19 pandemic. The film premiered on 8 March 2021 at the Pan African Film Festival for the International Women's Day. The film received mixed reviews from critics and screened in many film festivals.

Cast

* Bertha Robert as Tumaini * Magdalena Munisi as Angel * Helen Hartmann as Stella * Godliver Gordian as Rose * Yann Sow as Emma * Alex Temu as Ben * Jonas Mugabe as James * Hadija Athumani Saidi as Young Tumaini * Hasham H. Hasham as Jeweler * Jaffari Makatu as Young Baba Tumaini * Levison Kulwa James as The Twins * James Doto James as The Twins * Betty Kazimbaya as Mama Tumaini * Akbar Thabiti as Nelson * Tiko Hassan as Tamala * Tamala S. Kateka as Get Away Driver * Francis Mpunga as Older Baba Tumaini * Anatoly Shmakor as European Policeman * Suleiman Mchora as Policeman * Neema Wlele as Catherine * Angel Henry George as Alinda * Jane Masha as Doris * Yasser Msellem as Omari * Sauda Simba Kilumanga as Mama Angel * Rita Paulsen as Doctor Ruhinda * Hailath Maiko as Stella's Assistant * Patricia David as Waitress * Kyan Ishau as Chris * Ruqahya Ramadhani as Irene * Abubakar Amri as Rose's Assistant * Chiku Seif as Fatima * Regina Kihwewle as School Teacher * Izack Lukindo as Doctor Shamte * Abdallah Minyuma as Computer Technician * Kiswiju Mpyanga as Mama Rose

References

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* Tanzanian drama films 2021 films 2021 drama films Films scored by Dara Taylor Swahili-language films 2020s English-language films {{Tanzania-film-stub