Saïkati

Saïkati is a 1992 Kenyan film directed by the filmmaker Anne Mungai. It was the first feature film by a Nairobi-based female filmmaker.[1]

Saïkati
Directed byAnne Mungai
StarringEsther Muthee

Regina Macharia

Eric Babu

Anthony Njuguna
Release date
1992
CountryKenya

Plot

A young Masai women has a future determined for her by relatives to marry the son of the chief. However, she plans to improve herself through education. She runs from the village to seek a better life in the capital, Nairobi, where she faces several challenges.[2][3][4]

Cast
  • Esther Muthee
  • Regina Macharia
  • Eric Babu
  • Anthony Njuguna

References
  1. Steedman, Robin (2018). "Nairobi-based Female Filmmakers: Screen Media Production between the Local and the Transnational". In Kenneth W. Harrow; Carmela Garritano (eds.). A Companion to African Cinema. John Wiley & Sons. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-119-10031-7.
  2. Barlet, Olivier (1999-04-30). "Saïkati the Enkabanni". Africultures (in French). Retrieved 2019-11-02.
  3. Saïkati, retrieved 2019-11-02
  4. "SPLA | Saïkati the flying doctor". www.spla.pro. Retrieved 2019-11-02.


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