| The Life | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Nana Kagga |
| Written by | Nana Kagga |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Gasuza Lwanga |
| Edited by | Ken Heights Sabiiti |
| Music by | Ruyonga |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | M-Net |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Uganda |
| Language | English |
The Life is a Ugandan drama feature film created, written and directed by Nana Kagga.[2] The film features Ugandan actors including Gasuza Lwanga, Maureen Nankya, Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya, Tibba Murungi, Susan Nava. M-NET secured film screening rights and the film was shown on its Africa Magic channels.
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Plot
The Life is about friendship and betrayal. It is set on the Ugandan urban life scene and it tells an interwoven story of a group of 20-something friends from different backgrounds and the extremes they are prepared to go to as they try to achieve what they consider their dreams.[3]
Production
The film was shot at different locations in Kampala, Uganda. It was Savannah MOON's maiden full-length feature film production and Nana Kagga's debut at writing and directing.[4]
Release
M-Net secured film screening rights for The Life and the film was shown on its Africa Magic channels. The Soundtrack for the film was sung by Ruyonga, a prominent Ugandan rapper.[5]
Cast
- Maureen Jolly Nankya as Anna, an aspiring Musician, girlfriend to Jaguar
- Gasuza Lwanga as Tendo a.k.a. “Jaguar”, a record selling Musician at top of the game, married to Nekesa, boyfriend to Anna
- Iryn Naddamba as Nekesa, Jaguar's wife and best friend to Anna and Priscilla
- Elvis ‘Vamposs’ Kirya) as “Smokey Luciano”, an aspiring Musician and Jaguar's former best friend
- Annet Namukassa as Vixen, an established Musician and pretty girl
- Susan Nava as Suzan, a TV presenter, a know it all
- Boxa Franklin as Paulo- Jaguar's Manager, a shady character. Manager to several aspiring musicians including Anna
- Tibba Murungi as Priscilla. – Nekesa and Anna's best friend, the sensible one
- Onoh Ozongwu as Vixen's husband
- Paris Shyla as Milly, Anna's sister from the village
- Clare Senkusa as Claire, – Nekesa's sister, living with her and Jaguar
- Nassozi as landlady
- James Kyambadde as part of funeral procession
See also
References
- ^ "The Life premieres". The Observer. Retrieved 30 December 2012.
- ^ "Interview with Nana Kagga of 'The Life'". Mawado. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ "THE LIFE Official Movie Trailer, Directed by Nana Hill Kagga". Ugandan Diaspora. Retrieved 15 July 2012.
- ^ "Hollywood Star Nana Back With New Production". Showbiz Uganda.
- ^ "Video: The Life by Ruyonga". Big Eye Uganda. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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