Love Faces (film) explained

Love Faces
Director:Usama Mukwaya
Producer:Bobby Tamale
Usama Mukwaya
Cinematography:Alex Ireeta
Editing:Usama Mukwaya
Studio:O Studios Entertainment, Tamz Productions
Distributor:Côte Ouest Audiovisuel
Runtime:124 minutes
Country:Uganda
Language:English

Love Faces is a Ugandan drama thriller film written and directed by Usama Mukwaya.[1] It is Mukwaya's feature film directorial debut, and stars Laura Kahunde, Moses Kiboneka Jr., Patriq Nkakalukanyi and Salome Elizabeth in leading roles.[2] The film had a special screening on 31 August 2017 at the Uganda Film Festival 2017.[3] It had its official release on 4 January 2018.[4] [5]

Plot

Sherry decides to break up with her longtime love Joshua after a disagreement. Joshua's best friend Salim, who wants them to make peace, intervenes. Maria, Sherry's workmate shows up to help her move out. When Maria and Salim are away, a burglar breaks into the house with Joshua and Sherry inside. Joshua realizes after the incident that he still loves her and wants to take all that has happened back. However, Sherry has already made up her mind to leave.[6]

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in September 2016. The film was shot entirely in Kampala, Uganda.[2] Usama teamed up again with Laura Kahunde (Hello) and Patriq Nkakalukanyi (Tiktok) alongside debut film actor Moses Kiboneka Jr. who replaced Michael Wawuyo Jr. due to a conflicting schedule. Actors Raymond Rushabiro and Allen Musumba from Usama's previous films too also made special appearances.[8] The film features original songs by Lary Chary, A Pass, Sheebah Karungi and Ykee Benda on the soundtrack.[9]

Release

Love Faces had its theatrical release on 4 January 2018.[5] [10] The film was also screened at the 11th edition of the Amakula International Film Festival.[11]

Awards

Won

Nominated

Sequel

On November 24, 2018, it was announced on the film's official facebook page that a sequel was in development with Usama Mukwaya producing, and Patriq Nkakalukanyi, Salome Elizabeth B and Moses Kiboneka Jr. reprising their roles.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ugandan film maker: I am living my dream. newvision.co.ug. 15 March 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202020731/http://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1444750/ugandan-film-maker-living-dream. 2 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Bala Bala Sese Movie Producer Working On New Film - Chano8. 30 August 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160611075805/http://chano8.com/bala-bala-sese-movie-producer-working-on-new-film/. 11 June 2016.
  3. Web site:
    1. UGFilmFestival17 Full List Of Official Nominees - Thekonsulthub.com
    . 17 August 2017. thekonsulthub.com. 8 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830195316/https://www.thekonsulthub.com/ugfilmfestival17-full-list-official-nominees/. 30 August 2017.
  4. Web site: 6 Ugandan movies you should watch before 2018 ends. 21 December 2018. www.pulselive.ug. 14 April 2019.
  5. Web site: Juliana's Sister Laura Kahunde and More Star in New Movie Set to Premiere Next Month. satisfashionug.com. 8 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171215221303/http://satisfashionug.com/julianas-sister-laura-kahunde-and-more-star-in-new-movie-set-to-premiere-next-month/. 15 December 2017.
  6. Web site: YouTube. www.youtube.com. 8 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180108162824/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfsq9Ul6sH8&t=25s%2F. 8 January 2018.
  7. Web site: TheFlick: Love Faces. Urban TV Uganda. 15 March 2017. 15 March 2017. YouTube. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170406154046/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJlREgIX4ZM. 6 April 2017.
  8. Web site: KINA U LOVE FACES MOVIE PREMIER. BBS TEREFAYINA. 10 February 2018. 23 May 2018. YouTube.
  9. live. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211210/346OnVxJ2SU. 2021-12-10. Lary Chary - Sherry (Official Video from the Motion Picture 'Love Faces') . YouTube.
  10. Web site: Movie Review: Love Faces opens this week. ANTHONY LAM. AYEBE. observer.ug. 8 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180104114110/http://www.observer.ug/lifestyle/56535-movie-review-love-faces-opens-this-week.html. 4 January 2018.
  11. Web site: Stops and thrills at Amakula Film Festival. 20 March 2018. nilepost.co.ug. 22 September 2018.
  12. Web site: Rain dominates Pearl International Film Festival awards 2017 - Kampala Sun. Alex. kampalasun.co.ug. 8 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171115223447/https://kampalasun.co.ug/2017/11/13/rain-dominates-pearl-international-film-festival-awards-2017/. 15 November 2017.
  13. Web site: PHOTOS: Pearl International Film Festival 2017 crowns winners. 11 November 2017. matookerepublic.com. 8 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171114092902/http://matookerepublic.com/2017/11/11/photos-pearl-international-film-festival-2017-crowns-winners/. 14 November 2017.
  14. Web site: PHOTOS: Pearl International Film Festival 2017 crowns winners. 11 November 2017. 411ug.com. 8 January 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20171128180515/http://411ug.com/2017/11/photos-pearl-international-film-festival-2017-crowns-winners.html. 28 November 2017.
  15. http://ugandafilmfestival.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OFFICIAL-LIST-OF-NOMINEES-UFF-2017.pdf||{{Dead link|date=March 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  16. Web site: Ugandan Film Festival Nominees Finally Announced. digitalganda.ug. https://web.archive.org/web/20170830234208/http://digitalganda.ug/post/2017/08/21/uganda-film-festival-nominees-finally-unveiled. 2017-08-30 .
  17. Web site: Love Faces - Amakula. amakula.org. 23 May 2018.
  18. Web site: Love Faces bags 13 Viewer's Choice nods. ANTHONY LAM. AYEBE. observer.ug. 22 September 2018.
  19. Web site: VCMA 18 NOMINATIONS - Facebook. www.facebook.com. 14 April 2019.
  20. Web site: Love Faces. web.facebook.com. 26 November 2018.

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