Hilarious Local Comedy to Open the Kenya International Film Festival

The Captain of Nakara, a Kenyan comedy directed by renown film director Bob Nyanja has been selected to open the 2012 Kenya International Film Festivals.

The screening will also serve as its local premiere as it has not yet been publicly screened in Kenya. The opening will be held at the Kenya National Museum at the opening ceremony of the 7th edition of the Kenya International Film Festival on the 24th October.

The Captain of Nakara is directed by Bob Nyanja and stars Bernard Safari as Muntu, Charles Bukeko as General Lumumba and Shirleen Wanjari as Muna among others. Muntu is a criminal who has just been released from prison with his pal, Sunday, following a celebration of the president’s birthday. He is afraid of losing the woman of his dreams and pretends to own a profitable market stall.

Bob Nyanja said, “We are delighted that Captain of Nakara will be the opening film at this year’s Kenya International Film Festivals. It was an exciting project to work on and is a key milestone as it is the first full feature comedy film made by Kenyans and starred by Kenyan talent.”

Keeping in line with the Kenya International Film Festivals style, Captain of Nakara will screen for the first time in the Kenyan public. Last year, KIFF showcased The First Grader first public screening in Kenya. The First grader was also named as the Best Feature whereas Oliver Litondo who was the starred as Mzee Maruge was crowned Best Actor last year.

Check out the trailer for The Captain of Nakara below.
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