Nataka Kua Nyumba (I Want to Be a House) | 2023
Set in an old colonial property in Nairobi, the friendship of two long-term domestic workers is tested when, one day, Ane explains that she’s sick of mopping, washing and dusting; she’s decided to give-up her body and become the house. Exploring themes of friendship, loss, and colonialism, Nataka Kua Nyumba follows Rose as she struggles to accept Ane’s decision.
Rose Nganga
Ane Kariri
Vincent Tonui
Nancy Mwaura
Jacinta Wanjiku
Kyule Ndunda
Moffat Akumba
Jacob Gachugi
Elias Peters
Sorcha Cameron
Oskar Weimar
Timothy Wanjohi
Lincoln Mwangi
Dancers:
Angel Blessings
Dipsy Nga Nga
Ruth Akelo
Sabina Stash
Millolive Wangari
Rhinna Ann
Precious Njeri
Esther Akinyl
Ibrahim Rashid
Lucy Njoki
Mumbisa Kioko
Dr Rock Luvundale
Rhianna Njoroje
Natalia Ouma
Juliet Adhiambo
Oduori Nyambura
Caro Wakesa
Ibrahim Njoki
Subtitles: Badru Bakari and Emma Githinji
Translator: Vincent Tonui
Sound design: Manuel Mendes
Voice-Over Recording (Kenya): Kasereka Nahori
Producers: Edwin Odhiambo and Moffat Akuma
Associate Producer: Denis Oromo Writers: Rose Nganga, Ane Kariri, Vincent Tonui, Nancy Mwaura, Jacinta Wanjiku, Kyule Ndunda, Oskar Weimar
Director: Oskar Weimar
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