Thief: MyMovies.Africa Launches Their Latest Film In The #WeWatchKenyan Series
- 24 Apr 2024
An electrifying thriller, ‘Thief‘, directed by Andrew Odera and Kiwo Maole, premiered to critical acclaim on Saturday 13th April, at Century Cinemax in Two Rivers Mall, inclusive of a conversation with the star-studded Cast & Crew.
Set in Nairobi, ‘Thief’ follows the compelling journey of Oliver (Lucarelli Onyango) – a reformed ex-thief faced with the impossible task of saving his critically ill son. When an unexpected opportunity arises to secure his son’s future, via a wealthy benefactor – Edward (Neville Misati), through a daring heist of Donna’s (Helen Keli) fortune, Oliver finds himself torn between desperation and morality.
For those who missed the Premiere, they have another chance to meet and engage the Cast & Crew, via a Screening of ‘Thief’ at the April 2024 edition of #WeWatchKenyan with MyMovies.Africa™ at OUT Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands – Nairobi, this Saturday 27th April, from 6.00pm, for a 7.00pm Screening and 7.30pm-9.00pm Question & Answer with the Cast & Crew.
After the Screening, Film Critic and Host of the Talk Film To Me podcast – Nkatha, shall Moderate a Panel Discussion with the Cast and Crew, including Andrew Odera (Writer, Director & Editor), Kiwo Maole (Lighting & Director), Lucarelli Onyango (Lead Actor), Neville Misati (Supporting Actor), Helen Keli (Lead Actress) and Julie Brenda (Supporting Actress).
“We are thrilled to bring ‘Thief‘ to audiences worldwide,” says Directors – Andrew Odera and Kiwo Maole. “It’s a story that resonates with the universal themes of love, sacrifice and the pursuit of redemption. We believe that audiences will relate to these characters in one way or another, finding themselves drawn into their journey and discovering moments of inspiration in their resilience.”
“#WeWatchKenyan isn’t just an Event, it’s a Movement promoting local Film and Content, as well as building a Community of Kenyan Creatives who actually watch Kenyan Content!”, says Ms. Trushna Buddhdev-Patel – Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer & Content Director at YAKWETU™. “Our new Partnership with OUT Reality, owned by BlackRhino VR, shall empower #WeWatchKenyan Watch Parties every Month, from February til December 2024, for Customers of MyMovies.Africa™ to personally Interact with the Cast & Crew of some amazing local Films, like ‘Thief’.”
“BlackRhino VR is committed to empowering young Content Creators, from Kenya & Africa, to become the next Extended Reality (XR) innovators & inventors of the future”, says Ms. Shamina Rajab, its Managing Director. “As such, we are also Aligned to the Vision of YAKWETU™, so we’re proudly Sponsoring #WeWatchKenyan with our Venue. Also, to celebrate International Women’s Month, from 6pm-7pm, BlackRhino VR shall also be Showcasing some immersive 360 Films.”
Tickets (only 80 Seats) are fast Selling-out for the third #WeWatchKenyanby MyMovies.Africa™ of 2024, featuring ‘Thief’, at OUT Reality, The Mall (basement) in Westlands, this Saturday 27th April (6.00pm, for a 7.00pm Screening and 7.30pm-9.00pm Q&A).
Get your Tickets, from just KES 349; and Discounts are Available for Duos, Trios, Squads & Groups, here: https://app.mymovies.africa/view/819322b3f76d2fcf
