THE FILM &LAUNDRY COMPANY
Selected Work
NARRATIVE SHORT·2021

Sungura

Story context & brief

A woman with a disability wants to buy a vibrator from a senga (traditional sexologist), at a friend's bridal shower; but she must confront other women at the party who believe that she is non-sexual because she uses a wheelchair.

Credits & production

KemuntoFlorence Njeri Wambui
WangareAuudi Rowa
PamMwajuma Belle
Writer and DirectorLydia Matata
ProducerIvy Kiru & Lydia Matata
Production ManagerAuthur Sanya
CinematographerVictor Ombogo
EditorFranki Ashiruka
Sound DesignerSean Peevers
ColouristAfrican Post Office

Selections & awards

  • Best Women in FilmBlack Star International Film Festival · 2022
  • Best Extended CinemaMalatesta Short Film Festival
  • Best Short Film (nomination)Pan African Film and Arts Festival
  • Official SelectionL'Afrique Fait Son Cinéma · 2022
  • Official SelectionVierte Welle Festival · 2022

Stills

Women at a bridal shower in printed dresses
A woman adjusting her glasses at the party