Kidnapped (2017 film)

Kidnapped is a Kenyan movie[1] that Premiered at Planet Media Cinemas,[2] Prestige Plaza, on 6 July 2017. It is based on a story by John Karahare and Serah Mwihaki who went on to write and produce it. Lydia Gitachu took a starring role alongside John Karahare, Adelyne Wairimu, Gilbert Lukalia, and Joseph Wairimu. It was Directed by Nick Njache and Likarion Wainaina.

Kidnapped
Directed byNick Njache
Written bySerah Mwihaki
Produced bySerah Mwihaki
Starring
CinematographyWambui Muigai
Edited byJim Karutu
Music byEric Musyoka
Release date
6 July 2017
Running time
83 minutes
CountryKenya
LanguageEnglish

Production

Kidnapped[3] was co-produced by Wordypix Company Ltd and Machawood Company and was filmed on location at Maanzoni Lodge, and Gelian Hotel, Machakos County.

Plot

The movie winds around the story of a woman in love with that special person who has left her for a younger woman. It's the tale of a woman scorned. She's full of vengeance.

Award

Kidnapped won the Best Original Screenplay[4][5] in Kalasha Awards. The movie was a nominee in the same awards for Best East African Film and Best Feature. Gilbert Lukalia was nominated for Best supporting actor, Likarion Wainaina/Wambui Muigai for Best director of photography as Nick Njache was nominated for Best Editor award.

Cast
  • Lydia Gitachu as Zelma
  • John Karahare as Baraka
  • Gilbert Lukalia as Fred
  • Adelyne Wairimu as Rose
  • Joseph Wairimu as Wanga

References
  1. Showmax Stories, Kidnapped (2017)
  2. Kenyan Musik, 5 July 2017 Kidnapped: A Tale of A Woman Scorned Premiers July 6 At Planet Media Cinemas
  3. Whats good Network, 10 Jul 2017 "Kidnapped review - A harrowing tale of a scorned woman"
  4. KBC, Kalasha 2017 winners: The full list
  5. Film Link Africa, International Awards 2017: The Full List of Winners
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