Fatuma
Hadithi za Kumekucha: Fatuma
Synopsis
A woman single-handedly shoulders her family's burdens, without reward or thanks, to farm her husband's land and keep the family fed and cared for. She finds herself training her daughter to walk the same path she does. No school, all work. Pests threaten her harvest and are exterminated using a loan from the local women's Co-op. But when Manyusi squanders her prized harvest and schemes to marry off their daughter, Fatuma must enlist the help of her fellow ladies at the co-op to make things right.
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Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-08
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jordan Riber
- Screenplay & Story
- Jordan Riber, Andrew Whaley
- Original Score
- Jordan Riber
- Original Title
- Hadithi za Kumekucha: Fatuma
- Country of Origin
- Tanzania
- Spoken Languages
- Swahili
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Media for Development International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jordan Riber
Jordan Riber, Andrew Whaley
Jordan Riber
Talib Rasmussen
Jordan Riber, Louise Riber
John Riber, Jordan Riber, Louise Riber
Department Leadership Roster
Jessica Olsen
Production Design
Talib Rasmussen
Director of Photography
Jordan Riber
Original Music Composer
John Riber
Producer
Jordan Riber
Producer
Louise Riber
Producer
Jordan Riber
Editor
Louise Riber
Editor
Jordan Riber
Director
Jordan Riber
Writer
Andrew Whaley
Writer
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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What is Fatuma about?
A woman single-handedly shoulders her family's burdens, without reward or thanks, to farm her husband's land and keep the family fed and cared for. She finds herself training her daughter to walk the same path she does. No school, all work. Pests threaten her harvest and are exterminated using a loan from the local women's Co-op. But when Manyusi squanders her prized harvest and schemes to marry off their daughter, Fatuma must enlist the help of her fellow ladies at the co-op to make things right.
Who directed Fatuma?
Fatuma was directed by Jordan Riber.
Who stars in Fatuma?
The principal cast of Fatuma includes Ayoub Bombwe, Cathryn Credo, Beatrice Taisamo, Kulthum Maabad, MacDonald Haule.
When was Fatuma released and how long is it?
Fatuma was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Fatuma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fatuma was composed by Jordan Riber.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fatuma?
Fatuma holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).