WARRIORS
INITED KINGDOM - KENYA 86 MIN
RUSSIAN PREMIERE
ABOUT
On the plains of Kenya, Maasai Warriors form a cricket team to fight harmful traditions such as FGM and gender inequality. The team embarks on a journey to play a tournament in London, before returning home to confront their elders in an attempt to change their community.
DIRECTOR
BARNEY DOUGLAS
This is Barney's debut feature documentary, having previously worked as a Broadcast Journalist producing video for England cricket. He runs the production company Heavy Soul Films.
OTHER FESTIVALS
- Hollywood Film Festival, USA 2015
- Leeds International Film Festival, UK 2015
SECTION
Main Competition 2016