40 Sticks
| 40 Sticks | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Victor Gatonye |
| Written by | Frank Maina, Voline Ogutu |
| Produced by | Lucas Bikedo, Cutha Gathere, Sarah Hassan, Fakii Liwali, Betty Mutua |
| Starring | Shiviske Shivisi, Robert Agengo, Mwaura Bilal, Cajetan Boy, Andreo Kamau, Arabron Nyyeneque, Ywaya Xavier |
Production company | Sense Play |
Release date |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Kenya |
| Language | Swahili |
40 Sticks is a 2020 Kenyan thriller film produced by SensePLAY, a Kenyan audio-visual production house, an arm of Password Ventures Ltd.[1] It premiered on Netflix on November 20, 2020,[2] 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.[3] 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 wild animals in the forest and a mysterious killer that lurks in the shadows. The story ends with all the prisoners mysteriously killed.
Cast
- Robert Agengoas Pablo
- Mwaura Bilal as Biggie
- Cajetan Boy as Reverend
- Andreo Kamau as Mustafa
- Arabron Nyyneque as Amigo
- Shiviske Shivisi as Dakari / Leah
- Xavier Ywaya as Majuju
- Maina wa Ndung'u as Driver
- Mumbi Maina as Martha
- Zawadi Kayyoh as Stacy
- Gerald Langiri as Jacob [4]
Production
The film is produced by SensePlay in partnership with Film Studios Kenya, Bingi Media and Ogopa Inc. It was shot in Nairobi across 5 locations over a 16-day shoot period in February 2019.[5]
Nominations and Awards
| Year | Festival | Category | Recipient | Result | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Kalasha International Film and TV Awards | Best Lead Actor Film | Robert Agengo | Nominee | [6][7][8] |
| Best Feature Film | Sarah Hassan | Winner | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in Film | Cajetan Boy | Winner | |||
| Best Supporting Actor in Film | Arabron Nyyeneque | Nominee | |||
| Best Director | Victor Gatonye | Winner | |||
| Best Editor | Edwin Nyongesa | Winner | |||
| Best Sound Design | Lucas Bikedo | Winner | |||
| Best Original Score | Lucas Bikedo | Nominee | |||
| Best Production Designer | Siteiya Warui | Winner | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Frank Maina, Voline Ogutu | Winner | |||
| Best Lighting Technician | Walter Odhiambo | Winner | |||
| Best Special Effects | Grace Murema | Winner | |||
| 2020 | Kisima Music and Film Awards | Africa Best Feature Film | Nominee | [9][10][11] | |
| Africa Best Director | Victor Gatonye | Winner | |||
| Africa Best Producer | Fakii Liwali | Winner | |||
| Africa Best Lead Actor Film | Robert Agengo | Winner | |||
| Best Supporting Actor Film | Cajetan Boy | Winner | |||
| Best Supporting Actor Film | Arabron Nyyeneque | Nominee | |||
| Best Cinematography | Enos Olik | Nominee | |||
| Special Award Kenya: Best Feature Film Local | Nominee | ||||
| 2020 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Robert Agengo, Mwaura Bilal, Andreo Kamau, Ywaya Xavier | Nominee | [12][13] |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Arabron Nyyeneque | Nominee | |||
| Best Director | Victor Gatonye | Nominee | |||
| Best Film | Sarah Hassan | Nominee | |||
| Best Screenplay | Frank Maina, Voline Ogutu | Nominee | |||
| Best Cinematography | Enos Olik | Nominee | |||
| Best Editing | Edwin Nyongesa | Nominee | |||
| Best Sound | Lucas Bikedo | Nominee |
References
- ^ "KENYA FILM COMMISSION (KFC) HOSTS THE PREMIERE OF "40 STICKS" FEATURE FILM AHEAD OF ITS NETFLIX RELEASE – Kenya Film Commission". kenyafilmcommission.go.ke. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
- ^ "KENYAN FILM 40 STICKS SET TO PREMIERE ON NETFLIX – Buzz Central". Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Kenyan thriller film, 40 Sticks, set for Netflix debut". Citizentv.co.ke. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ 40 Sticks (2020) - IMDb. Retrieved 16 December 2024 – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ "Kenyan thriller film '40 sticks' to premiere on Netflix". The Star. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ Dallah, Ommy. "Kalasha Awards 2020: Mombasa Actor Leon Ongaya 'Mbura' Wins Best Lead Actor (Tv) Award". ommydalla.co.ke. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "KENYA FILM COMMISSION AWARDS KSH. 3 MILLION PRIZE MONEY TO THE WINNERS OF THE 10TH EDITION OF THE KALASHA INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TV AWARDS. – Kenya Film Commission". kenyafilmcommission.go.ke. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Kalasha International". KALASHA INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TV MARKET, FESTIVAL & AWARDS. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Kisima Music and Film Awards 2020: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "LIST: Nominees for Kisima Music & Film Awards 2020". Citizen Digital. 8 December 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Kisima Music and Film Awards (13 December 2020). Kisima Music and Film Awards Live Stream. Retrieved 23 November 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ "AMAA Winners - Africa Movie Academy Awards". 23 July 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "KENYAN FILM 40 STICKS LEADS AFRICA MOVIE ACADEMY AWARDS 2020 NOMINATIONS – Buzz Central". 3 December 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
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