S01E01 Katera of the Punishment Island
Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
African Folktales Reimagined
Six filmmakers. Six stories.
S01E04: Enmity Djinn
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
Overview
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Episodes
S01E02 Halima's Choice
Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
S01E03 Anyango and the Ogre
Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
S01E04 Enmity Djinn
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
S01E05 Katope
A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
S01E06 MaMlambo
A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.
