Saïkati Explained

Saïkati is a 1992 Kenyan film directed by the filmmaker Anne Mungai. It was the first feature film by a Nairobi-based female filmmaker.^[1]

Plot

A young Masai woman has a future determined for her by relatives to marry the son of the chief. However, she plans to improve herself through education. She runs from the village to seek a better life in the capital, Nairobi, where she faces several challenges.^{[2] [3]}

Cast

• Esther Muthee
• Regina Macharia
• Eric Babu
• Anthony Njuguna

Notes and References

1. Book: Steedman, Robin . Kenneth W. Harrow . Carmela Garritano. A Companion to African Cinema. https://books.google.com/books?id=ZORwDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA316. 2018. John Wiley & Sons. 978-1-119-10031-7. 316. Nairobi-based Female Filmmakers: Screen Media Production between the Local and the Transnational.
2. Web site: Saïkati the Enkabanni. Barlet. Olivier. 1999-04-30. Africultures. fr-FR. 2019-11-02.
3. Web site: SPLA Saïkati the flying doctor. www.spla.pro. 2019-11-02.