Pili
“How much would you risk to change your life?”
Synopsis
Pili lives in rural Tanzania, working the fields for less than $1 a day to feed her two children and struggling to manage her HIV-positive status in secret. When she is offered the chance to rent a sought-after market-stall, Pili is desperate to have it. But with only two days to get the deposit together, Pili is forced to make increasingly difficult decisions with ever-deepening consequences. How much will she risk to change her life?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Dinard Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leanne Welham
- Screenplay & Story
- Leanne Welham, Sophie Harman
- Original Score
- Tim Morrish
- Original Title
- Pili
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Tanzania
- Spoken Languages
- Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Queen Mary - University of London
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leanne Welham
Leanne Welham, Sophie Harman
Tim Morrish
Craig Dean Devine
Kant Pan
Sophie Harman, Leanne Welham
Department Leadership Roster
Leanne Welham
Director
Leanne Welham
Writer
Sophie Harman
Producer
Craig Dean Devine
Director of Photography
Kant Pan
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pili
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What is Pili about?
Pili lives in rural Tanzania, working the fields for less than $1 a day to feed her two children and struggling to manage her HIV-positive status in secret. When she is offered the chance to rent a sought-after market-stall, Pili is desperate to have it. But with only two days to get the deposit together, Pili is forced to make increasingly difficult decisions with ever-deepening consequences. How much will she risk to change her life?
Who directed Pili?
Pili was directed by Leanne Welham.
Who stars in Pili?
The principal cast of Pili includes Bello Rashid, Nkwabi Elias Ng'angasamala, Sesilia Florian Kilimila, Sikijua Rashid, Mwanaidi Omari Sefi.
When was Pili released and how long is it?
Pili was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Pili?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pili was composed by Tim Morrish.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pili?
Pili holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).