It's Us

  • 92'
  • Kenya
  • 2013
Until the 2007 elections, Kenya was seen as a beacon of stability in a troubled region. But when the presidential candidates incited their followers with accusations of election fraud, tribal tensions proved to simmer below the surface here too. More than 1,200 Kenyans lost their lives in the violence that erupted.
To send out a message of national unity and peace, the theatre group SAFE produced the play It’s Us immediately following the bloodshed. After several years touring the country, it has now been filmed. It’s Us does more than point the finger at those stirring up tribal unrest. The film also poses questions on the individual responsibility of those who became involved.
It’s Us paints a portrait of a typical Kenyan community. Ethnic background is not really important; Luo, Kikuyu, Kalenjin and Luhya live side by side - until a local politician hopes to win the elections by spreading rumours. Suspicion and distrust grow and things start to escalate.
  • 92'
  • Kenya
  • 2013
Director
Nick Reding
Premiere
European premiere
Country of production
Kenya
Year
2013
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
92'
Medium
File
Original title
Ni sisi
Language
Swahili
Producer
Krysteen Savane
Production Company
SAFE
Sales
The Festival Agency
Screenplay
Nick Reding
Cinematography
Joan Poggio
Editor
Carole Gikandi Omondi
Sound Design
Alex Njuguna
Cast
Joseph Babu Wairimu, Mercy Wanjiru
Director
Nick Reding
Premiere
European premiere
Country of production
Kenya
Year
2013
Festival Edition
IFFR 2014
Length
92'
Medium
File
Original title
Ni sisi
Language
Swahili
Producer
Krysteen Savane
Production Company
SAFE
Sales
The Festival Agency
Screenplay
Nick Reding
Cinematography
Joan Poggio
Editor
Carole Gikandi Omondi
Sound Design
Alex Njuguna
Cast
Joseph Babu Wairimu, Mercy Wanjiru