SHORTS BLOCK
JOHN, JOHNNY, JONTE
John Johnny Johnté is a short documentary film that explores the real-life experiences of Kenyan youth, focusing on how social norms impact gender-based violence, sexual health, and economic empowerment. Centered on Nuru, a young woman navigating love, trauma, and identity, the film follows her as she confronts abuse, seeks healing, and reclaims her voice. A unique behind-the-scenes segment in the film offers a candid look at the creative process, deepening the film’s emotional and social resonance.
Director: Joash Omondi
Country of Origin: Kenya
ONE VOICE
One Voice is a powerful documentary that chronicles how Kenyan youth, united by online activism, led the country’s largest protest movement to challenge the finance bill 2024. Through intimate interviews and raw footage, it captures the bravery of young protesters; especially women who turned outrage over period poverty, maternal health, and economic injustice into a national call for accountability and dignity.
Director: Joash Omondi
Country of Origin: Kenya
What Belongs To Us
Franck, 26, inherits a compromising envelope and must choose between survival and truth — at the risk of betraying his own blood.
Directors: Jean-Merci Namegabe and Christophe Nduwindavyi
Country of Origin: Burundi