SYNOPSIS
A thought – provoking art and documentary feature exploring identity, heritage, mental health, motherhood/family, LGBTQIA+ and climate change. A raw depiction of the lives and experiences of seven Black women from across the African diaspora, narrated in their native mother-tongue of Swahili, Yoruba, Igbo, Italian, Spanish, Swati, Lesotho, Kikuyu and Patois, with English subtitles
Director Chin We
Starring Adaeze Ihebom
Elsie Kibue-Ngare
Theodorah Ndlovu
Wamaitha Ng’ang’a
Chisara Agor
Ibidola Sogbesan
Rethabile Melato
Leah Njeri Ng’ang’a (RIP)
Penninah Waithira Ng’ang’a
G. Ng’ang’a
Laban Ng’ang’a
Dumisani Magagula
Khai Mbugua
Makena Mbugua
Editor Jake Sidwell
Online Editor Nathan Rushby-Jones
Colourist Ella Soyrl
Audio Danny Finn
Rebecca Smith
Production Chinwe Art
Post Production Company Platform Post Production London
RELEASE DATE
12 October 2023 (United Kingdom)
Nwanyịbụife went on a limited release in selected cinemas in the UK
TRIVIA
Nwanyịbụife (English: Nwanyibuife) translates as women are valuable, women as bearers of treasures, women are worthy/have inestimable value i.e pricelessness. women are illuminators, that enlighten/bring light to communities. Nwanyịbụịfe is a female name from the Igbo people of South Eastern Nigeria
Country of Origin – United Kingdom
Filming Locations/Countries – London, Welwyn Garden City, England. Murang’a, Kenya. Montego Bay, Jamaica
Nwanyịbụife was considered for a nomination in six categories for the 2024 BAFTA film Awards
Nwanyịbụife was one of the remarkable British Films in foreign language shortlisted by BAFTA for the United Kingdom submission for consideration for the International Feature Award at the 2024 Academy Awards (The Oscars)
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I look forward to watching this film, one day soon.
Congratulations Chin We
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Thank you so much Bridget. The film will be out in Spring 2023. Will keep you posted with updates and announcements x
Congratulations! I look forward to watching your film.
Thanks for your great work in telling our stories.
Mary O.
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Thank you so much for your words of encouragement x
Congratulations. Great work with quality. In hurry to watch…
All the Best
Author
Thank you so much
This is exactly the sort of film I want to see more of. I’m interested in seeing and hearing these women’s stories on screen because I want to know how other women of colour live and survive in other parts of the world from their own mouths.
When women get to tell their own stories, there is power in owning and sharing their stories, experiences and having the platform to use their voices. These women expressing themselves in their own native tongue makes this stand out from other similar films that have been made and gives it authenticity.
Author
Thank you so much. I appreciate your words of encouragement x
Looking forward to the full release.
Congratulations! Chi Nwe
Author
Thank you so much OCA for the words of encouragement always x
I can’t wait to see this! Well done to you👏