| While We Live | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Dani Kouyaté |
| Producer: | Maria Larsson Guerpillon Julien Siri |
| Starring: | Josette Bushell-Mingo Adam Kanyama Richard Sseruwagi |
| Music: | Andreas Unge |
| Cinematography: | Alex Lindén |
| Editing: | Philip Bergström |
| Studio: | DFM Film i Skåne Way Creative Films |
| Distributor: | Njutafilms |
| Runtime: | 91 minutes |
| Country: | Sweden |
| Language: | Swedish English |
While We Live (Swedish: Medan vi lever) is a 2016 Swedish comedy-drama film written and directed by Burkinabé filmmaker Dani Kouyaté[1] and co-produced by Maria Larsson Guerpillon and Julien Siri.[2] [3] This is his first Swedish film.[4] The film stars Josette Bushell-Mingo, Adam Kanyama and Richard Sseruwagi in lead roles, whereas Marika Lindström, Sten Ljunggren and Philip Lithner made supportive roles.[5] [6] The film was shot at Malmö, Sweden.[7]
The film won award for the Best Film by an African Living Abroad at Africa Movie Academy Awards, Lagos, Nigeria.[8] The film also nominated for the Best Editing award and Best Screenplay award at the ceremony.