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STORIES OF OUR LIVES

By Jim CHUCHU

BIG WORLD CINEMA - as DISTR Theatrical, TV, SOUTH AFRICA, Africa / PROD

LGBT - Completed 2014


Festivals
& Awards

Toronto - TIFF 2014
Berlinale - EFM 2015
Winner of the Teddy Special Jury Award
Berlinale - EFM 2015
2nd Place Panorama Audience Award, Fiction Film,
!f Istanbul Int Film Festival 2015
MoMA Documentary Fortnight 2015
Massimadi LGBT FF 2015
Mardi Gras Film Festival 2015
Design Indaba Film Festival 2015
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    • Year of production
    • 2014
    • Genres
    • LGBT, Drama
    • Countries
    • KENYA
    • Languages
    • SWAHILI, ENGLISH
    • Duration
    • 60 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Jim CHUCHU
    • Writer(s)
    • Jim CHUCHU, Njoki NGUMI
    • Producer(s)
    • Wangechi NGUGI (The Nest)
    • Synopsis
    • Stories of our lives documents personal stories of lovers, fighters and rebels and the community histories that characterize the queer experience in Kenya.

      Ask Me Nicely (Itisha Poa)
      Kate, a rebellious young high school student, meets first-love Faith, a fellow student. When school authorities separate the two, Kate impulsively has a sexual encounter with a boy in her neighborhood. Two weeks later, Kate and Faith have an awkward reunion.

      Run
      After negotiating a business deal, Patrick stumbles upon a local gay bar with his homophobic best friend, Kama. Patrick later returns to the club for a night out, hoping no one will find out.

      Athman
      Farm workers Raymond and Athman have been close friends for years. Hurt by Athman’s flirtatious relationship with newcomer Fiona, Raymond has to make a difficult choice.

      Duet
      Jeff is waiting in a hotel room far away from home. He has been saving for months to fulfill his ultimate fantasy of having sex with a white guy. Finally, there is a knock at the door.

      Each Night I Dream
      When local legislators threaten to enforce anti-gay laws, mobs gather to evict people suspected of being homosexuals. As tension in their neighborhood increases, Lizvisualises dramatic escape plans for herself and partner Achi.
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