The production quality of films coming out of Africa is on an upward trajectory, but I think we can all agree that when it comes to action thrillers, there remains considerable ground to cover compared to global standards.
So far, I have seen two movies that are pushing the envelope in that genre. One is Itifaki, a Kenyan short action thriller originally conceived as a proof of concept, which recently garnered a Kalasha Award for Best Short Movie. Even with a tight budget, they were able to create a really good product with impressive action set pieces within a tightly paced yet engaging story, complemented by great performances and direction. The other film is what we're going to be looking at today.
