African Folktales Reimagined

Episode 2

Halima's Choice

Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

Episode 3

Anyango and the Ogre

Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.

Episode 4

Enmity Djinn

An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

Episode 5

Katope

A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

Episode 6

MaMlambo

A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.