‘Binti' film streams on Netflix in January 2022
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- 23 Dec 2021
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Exciting news for Tanzanian film industry as Binti - a Swahili drama film directed by Seko Shamte and co-produced by Black Unicorn Studio co-owned by the two sisters, Alinda and Angela Ruhinda - becomes the first Tanzanian film to be streaming on Netflix.
Streaming in January 2022, Binti continues to break boundaries: from being the opening film at the Zanzibar International Film Festival to premier in different international film festivals. They include Jozi Film Festival in South Africa and the Pan-African Film Festival in March 8, 2021 - and then goes global through the world’s largest film sales network.
Sharing the good news, Angela Ruhinda, co-producer of the film from the Black Unicorn studio, excitedly tweeted that “Binti will be streaming globally on Netflix from January 7, 2022! The first Tanzanian film to do so! Produced by Black Unicorn Studios and directed by Seko Shamte! Tanzania to the world!”
For her part, Seko Shamte, expressing gratitude, said “Binti is the first Tanzanian film to get on Netflix as a global acquisition! We are elated and deeply humbled by this honour. We have worked so hard to get Binti onto the screen - and to bring Tanzanian stories to a global audience,”
The film title ‘Binti’ - Swahili for ‘young woman’ - was first premiered in March 8 as a token for women all over the world.
The story revolves around four Tanzanian women - Tumaini, Angel, Stella and Rose - who are unknowingly connected through their ability to persevere life’s hardships. Read More…
