Memory of Princess Mumbi
Synopsis
In 2093, filmmaker Kuve travels to Umata to document the aftermath of a war that revived ancient kingdoms. There, he meets Mumbi, who challenges him to make his film without the use of AI. As Kuve searches for his own voice, he begins to realize that even in a broken world, beauty can be found in the small human moments we often overlook.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-04
Top Cast
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Shandra Apondi
Mumbi
Ibrahim Joseph
Kuve
Samson Waithaka
Prince
Michael Garama
Trenndy
Damien Hauser
Damien
Newton Ronnoh
Director Alexandro
Fayrouz Gabriel
Damien's Sister
Jakob Fessler
Biggest Fan
Lena Sigrist
Nordanian Singer 1
Eva Tschopp
Nordanian Singer 2
Luisa Wolf
Psychologist
Foscky Pueta
Zack Lively
Anna Ringina
Nuria
Nadia Aboud Ahmed
Daughter of Gaffer
Caroline Muendo
Mumbi's Replaced Version
Moubarak Djibril
Trumpetist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damien Hauser
- Screenplay & Story
- Damien Hauser
- Original Title
- Memory of Princess Mumbi
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Out of My Mind Films, Hauserfilm, Red Sea Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damien Hauser
Damien Hauser
Damien Hauser
Damien Hauser
Damien Hauser, Shandra Apondi, Kaleem Aftab
Department Leadership Roster
Damien Hauser
Director
Damien Hauser
Director of Photography
Damien Hauser
Editor
Damien Hauser
Producer
Damien Hauser
Screenplay
Shandra Apondi
Producer
Kaleem Aftab
Producer
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What is Memory of Princess Mumbi about?
In 2093, filmmaker Kuve travels to Umata to document the aftermath of a war that revived ancient kingdoms. There, he meets Mumbi, who challenges him to make his film without the use of AI. As Kuve searches for his own voice, he begins to realize that even in a broken world, beauty can be found in the small human moments we often overlook.
Who directed Memory of Princess Mumbi?
Memory of Princess Mumbi was directed by Damien Hauser.
Who stars in Memory of Princess Mumbi?
The principal cast of Memory of Princess Mumbi includes Shandra Apondi, Ibrahim Joseph, Samson Waithaka, Michael Garama, Damien Hauser.
When was Memory of Princess Mumbi released and how long is it?
Memory of Princess Mumbi was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.