Wanjiru Kinyanjui
Kenyan writer, poet, journalist and filmmaker
About Wanjiru Kinyanjui
Born 1958. Wanjiru Kinyanjui is a Kenyan writer, journalist and film director.
Wanjirū Kìnyanjui (born 1958) is a Kenyan writer, poet, journalist, and filmmaker.
Life Kinyanjui received a master's in English and German literature before studying film at the German Film and Television Academy Berlin.
Kinyanjui's 1994 film Battle of the Sacred Tree, focusing on a woman caught between traditional Kikuyu values and 'modern' practices, was financially supported, produced and distributed by Birne Film (Germany) and Flamingo Films (France). This film, shot in Kenya, as well as Kinyanjui's short film A Lover & Killer of Colours were part of the Forum Special Program at the 2023 Berlinale.
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Who is Wanjiru Kinyanjui?
Kenyan writer, poet, journalist and filmmaker
When was Wanjiru Kinyanjui born?
Wanjiru Kinyanjui was born in 1958 in Nairobi.
What is Wanjiru Kinyanjui's occupation?
Wanjiru Kinyanjui is a writer, journalist and film director.
What nationality is Wanjiru Kinyanjui?
Wanjiru Kinyanjui is Kenyan.
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· Wikipedia: Wanjiru Kinyanjui
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