Nyara:The Kidnapping
| Nyara:The Kidnapping | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Ram Ally K |
| Screenplay by | Ram Ally K Cece Mlay Simon Rieber Aanand Lonkar |
| Starring |
|
| Cinematography | Aanand Lonkar |
| Edited by | Rahul Kumar Singh |
| Music by | Hariel Godius |
Production company | Wanene Films |
Release date | December 30, 2020 Tanzania |
Running time | 1h 25 mins |
| Country | Tanzania |
| Language | Kiswahili |
Nyara:The Kidnapping[1] is a 2020 Tanzanian action film directed by Ram Ally K. It was selected as the 2020 Tanzanian entry for the Africa Movie Academy Awards at the 17th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[2][3]
Plot[edit]
Set in Tanzania,[4] a young daughter who had returned home kidnapped by criminals who wanted to be paid money by the girl's family.[5] The family manages to get help from a group of three young boys who call themselves Dragon boys and they manage to arrest the criminals.[6]
Cast[edit]
- Rose Ndauka
- Bertha Abdallah
- Cojack Chilo
- Denis Singano
- Baraka Singano
Accolades[edit]
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa Movie Academy Awards[7] | Best Film | Darsh Pandit | Nominated |
| Best Director | Ram Ally K | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Aanand Lonkar | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Rahul Kumar Singh | Nominated | |
| Best Production Design | Kifua Kompaund & Eliudi Dominic Mwanyika | Nominated | |
| Best Original Soundtrack | Hariel Godius | Nominated | |
| Best Young/ Promising Actor | Bertha Abdallah | Nominated | |
| Best Film in an African Language | Ram Ally K | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Fumo, Hamza. "Filamu ya Tanzania Nyara yapenya Netflix". Bongo5. Retrieved 2022-10-16.
- ^ Makena, Winnie. "Nyara: A great attempt by EA to break into thriller scene". The Standard Entertainment. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ Mikomangwa, Padili. "Nyara: High-budget movie spiking industry in Tanzania". The Exchange. Retrieved 2020-12-31.
- ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth. "Tanzania's 'Nyara' film set to premiere in Kenya". The Star Kenya. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ^ "AMAA Awards Releases 2021 Nominees List". Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-11-01.
- ^ "Nyara: The Kidnapping". Netflix. 2020.
- ^ "AMAA Awards 2021 winners list: Joan Agaba beat Funke Akindele, Rita Dominic to win Best Actress for dis year African Movie Academy AwardsList". BBC News. Retrieved 2021-11-28.
