Yellow Fever
Synopsis
What does beauty look like? In this award-winning short, Kenyan filmmaker Ng’endo Mukii combines animation, performance, and experimental techniques to create a visually arresting and psychologically penetrating exploration of the insidious impact of Western beauty standards and media-created ideals on African women’s perceptions of themselves. From hair-straightening to skin-lightening, YELLOW FEVER unpacks the cultural and historical forces that have long made Black women uncomfortable, literally, in their own skin.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ng'endo Mukii
- Screenplay & Story
- Ng'endo Mukii
- Original Score
- Kadialy Kouyate
- Original Title
- Yellow Fever
- Country of Origin
- Kenya, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 7m
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Fever
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What is Yellow Fever about?
What does beauty look like? In this award-winning short, Kenyan filmmaker Ng’endo Mukii combines animation, performance, and experimental techniques to create a visually arresting and psychologically penetrating exploration of the insidious impact of Western beauty standards and media-created ideals on African women’s perceptions of themselves. From hair-straightening to skin-lightening, YELLOW FEVER unpacks the cultural and historical forces that have long made Black women uncomfortable, literally, in their own skin.
Who directed Yellow Fever?
Yellow Fever was directed by Ng'endo Mukii.
Who stars in Yellow Fever?
The principal cast of Yellow Fever includes Fumy Opeyemi, Chipo Kureya, Margaret Njeri Mereka, Sam Nokuzola Moyo, Abriani Njeri.
When was Yellow Fever released and how long is it?
Yellow Fever was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 7m.
Who composed the musical score for Yellow Fever?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yellow Fever was composed by Kadialy Kouyate.