Bed of Thorns explained
Bed of Thorns (#Tosirika) is a Ugandan, all-female crew produced drama film directed and produced by Eleanor Nabwiso under the Nabwiso Films banner. The film addresses the issue of gender-based and domestic violence.[1] [2] It stars media personality Malaika Tenshi Nnyanzi, Diana Kahunde, youtuber and social media comedian Martha Kay, Agnes Kebirungi, Michael Wawuyo Jr., Housen Mushema, Sara Kisawuzi and Patrick Salvador Idringi.[3] The film premiered on 30 March 2019 at a red carpet event at Century Cinema Kamwokya, Kampala.[4] [5] [6] [7]
In Cinema
Bed of Thorns was screened on the premier night at Century Cinemax at Acacia Mall in Kampala, at the Uganda National Cultural Centre. It screened at the London Arthouse Film Festival on 12 August 2019.[8]
Production
The film was produced by an all female crew and production started in March 2019. It was marketed with the #Tosirika (Don't keep quiet) to raise awareness about violence against women as a celebration of the women's month of March.[9] [10] The film was both Martha Kay's and Mailaika's film acting debut.[11]
Reception
The film was well received as it tackled everyday issues affecting women in relationships. In fact, after the film was released, one of the supporting actresses Diana Kahunde came out as a victim of psychological violence in her own marriage by her husband and family.[12] The film received the Africa Focus Award for Best Feature Film award at the London Arthouse Film Festival in the UK.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17]
Awards
Notes and References
- News: Ugandan film tackles domestic violence . 14 October 2019 . BBC News.
- News: First all-female film from Uganda speaks out against gender-based violence . 14 October 2019 . BBC News World Service . Newsday.
- News: Republic . Matooke . Malaika Nyanzi, Salvado, Martha Kay star in upcoming Uga-wood film . 27 March 2019 . Matooke Republic.
- News: Atungisa . Don . Bed of Thorns' Premier dates Announced . 27 March 2019 . MTN Pulse.
- News: Bed of thorns premieres; one Ugandan movie worth watching . 1 April 2019 . Sqoop.
- Web site: Kulanyi . Rachael . Photos: See the high fashion that graced the red carpet at the premiere of the movie Bed of Thorns . Matooke Republic . 1 April 2019.
- News: Photos: The Best Moments At The Premiere Of The 'Bed Of Thorns Movie . 31 May 2019 . Chano8 . 29 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201029163252/https://chano8.com/photos-the-best-moments-at-the-premiere-of-the-bed-of-thorns-movie/ . dead .
- Web site: Evening Session - 16:30 PM to 21:30 PM Feature Films And Documentary . London Arthouse Film Festival . 5 October 2019 .
- Web site: TAKE NOTE: Breaking Silence against Gender based Violence . NTV . Morning@NTV . 27 March 2019.
- News: Malaika, Salvado to star in upcoming movie . 27 March 2019 . Uganda Crazy Medias . https://web.archive.org/web/20190401114101/http://www.uganda.crazymedias.com/uncategorized/malaika-salvado-to-star-in-upcoming-movie/ . 1 April 2019 . dead .
- News: Ladies In Film Uganda To Premier New Film This Month . 5 October 2019 . Glim Ug.
- News: Nassanga . Phionah . Diana Kahunde’s marriage: A bed of thorns . 8 November 2019 . Daily Monitor.
- News: Kulanyi . Rachael . Eleanor Nabwiso scoops best Africa Focus Award for her Bed of Thorns movie . 8 November 2019 . Matooke Republic.
- News: Uganda's 'Bed Of Thorns' Wins Big At London Art House Film Festival . 8 November 2019 . Glim Uganda.
- News: Uganda’s ‘Bed Of Thorns’ wins at LAHFF Awards . 8 November 2019 . The Kampala Sun.
- News: Mwesigwa . Solomon . Ugandan movie ‘Bed Of Thorns’ (Tosirika) wins big at LAHFF Awards . 8 November 2019 . Mbu.
- News: Otieno . Nereya . First All-Female Made Film in Uganda Wins Art House Prize in UK Bed of Thorns, a movie about gender-based violence, takes home the Africa Focus Award. . 8 November 2019 . Okay Africa.
- Web site: Uganda Film Festival Awards 2019 winners . Big Eye Uganda . 1 December 2019.
- News: Akasula . Nicolas . Eleanor Nabwiso’s ‘Bed of Thorns’, scoops award in the UK . 8 November 2019 . Sqoop.
- News: LAHFF 2019 Films - London Arthouse Film Festival . 14 October 2019 . LAHFF . 14 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201014022019/https://lahff.uk/lahff-2019-films/ . dead .
- News: Ugandan movie ‘Bed Of Thrones’ (Tosirika) wins at London Art House Film Festival . 14 October 2019 . Doberre . 16 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201016203752/https://doberre.com/ugandan-movie-bed-of-thrones-tosirika-wins-at-london-art-house-film-festival/ . dead .