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PHOTOS: How the premiere of ‘Where The River Divides’ went down


An enchanting evening unfolded at Anga Cinemas, Diamond Plaza 2 in Parklands, as Where the River Divides premiere took center stage on Tuesday, August 15.

This cinematic masterpiece, set against the mesmerizing backdrop of Thimlich Ohinga, envelops audiences in a captivating narrative that delves into profound themes of truth, faith, fear, family, sacrifices, betrayal, culture, and responsibilities.

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Kenya’s Thimlich Ohinga put on the World Heritage List
Credit: Fred Oluoch

Enveloped within the close-knit embrace of a village, Where the River Divides unravels the intricate journey of a young man, son to a revered clan leader.

Returning to the village after his baptism, he finds himself at a crucial crossroads, torn between divergent paths.

One path leads him towards the mantle of his father’s esteemed legacy, a role steeped in expectations, traditions, and responsibilities.

The other beckons him to embrace a newfound purpose that demands unwavering courage and could thrust his life into uncertainty.

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Guests enjoy the exclusive Premiere of the “Where The River Divides” movie at Anga Cinema, Diamond Plaza 2, Parklands, Nairobi on August 16, 2023. WILFRED NYANGARESI|NATION

Filmed in its original language, Dholuo, Where the River Divides has been meticulously dubbed into both Kiswahili and English, ensuring that its profound narrative can resonate with a diverse global audience.

Commenting on the significance of the film, Trushna Buddhdev-Patel, Co-Founder, Content Director & Chief Executive Officer of Ya Kwetu, expressed, “This is such a beautiful film from Kenya’s history. And we are very proud to be distributing it globally and making it available on our Video On Demand service – MyMovies.Africa.”

“The film serves as a testament to the power of compassion and understanding, even amidst monumental challenges,” shared Matrid Nyagah, one of the film’s producers at Fearless Films.

The director M.D. Neely, representing American-based Christ In Youth (CIY), offered his perspective, stating, “For me, Where the River Divides is ultimately about sacrifice. What am I willing to sacrifice to follow the call that God has placed on my life? Dennis’ story has challenged and inspired me. Also, I am so humbled and proud to work with such an incredibly talented and passionate group of artists to tell this story.”

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Check out the photos:

Fridah Okello, Wanjiru Karing’u, and Yvonne Wachira during the exclusive “Where The River Divides” movie premiere at Anga Cinema, Diamond Plaza 2, Parklands, Nairobi on August 16, 2023. WILFRED NYANGARESI|NATION

 

Some of the film crew of “Where The River Divides” movie during its Premiere at Anga Cinema, Diamond Plaza 2, Parklands, Nairobi on August 16, 2023. WILFRED NYANGARESI|NATION

 

Jodi Jubi, Matthew Ngugi and Scola Thitai pose for a photo during the exclusive Premiere of the“Where The River Divides” movie at Anga Cinema, Diamond Plaza 2, Parklands, Nairobi on August 16, 2023. WILFRED NYANGARESI|NATION

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