Searching for Amani

Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko / United States / 2024 / 80 min

In the heart of one of Kenya’s largest nature reserves, the world of thirteen-year-old Simon Ali is suddenly shattered. His father, an experienced tour guide, is found dead. For over a year, Simon waits for investigators to provide clarity about what has happened to his father. When no one comes, he and his best friend Haron embark on their own quest for the truth. The harsh realities they encounter on their journey are documented with Simon’s own camera.

Credits

Year 2024
Production Country United States
Runtime 80 Min.
FSK Not rated
Language Swahili
Premiere Status German Premiere
Directors Nicole Gormley, Debra Aroko
Producers Peter Goetz, Mungai Kiroga, Caryn Capotosto
Executive Producers David Cornfield, Linda Cornfield, Geralyn Dreyfous, Christopher Gebhardt, Randy Gebhardt, Janet Tittiger, Gottfried Tittiger, Peter Tittiger
Co-Producers Judy Kibinge, Lucy Ali, Ali Fujino
Cinematography Simon Ali
Editing Tessa Maslam, Davis Coombe, Chris Naum, Dave Wruck
Sounddesign Peter Albrechtsen
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