ASHRAF MULIMA, A MEDIAVISION ACADEMY ALUMNUS PREMIERES "I APOLOGISE" MOVIE IN STYLE


Kwezi Kaganda of NBS interviews Ashraf Mulima

We are ready to work with the film industry to disseminate information that will help our communities overcome health challenges.   Robert Mutumba, Ministry of Health.

There is no doubt that film is the next big thing in Uganda.  According to the turn up at the premiere of "I Apologize" movie at the National Theatre, Ugandan films seem to be getting the attention they have craved for. All tickets were sold out filling the auditorium to capacity. This is a record breaking premiere in the history of Ugandan cinema.   The red carpet premiere was decorated with lots of glamour and entertainment.    

The movie is about a teenage girl Regina Nalweyiso who sets out on a spree to spread HIV in revenge for her nasty rape experiences, where she contracted HIV and also got pregnant.  When her boyfriend tests negative, she ends up into  confusion that sets the precedent for her dilemma.  This is the predicament of many young women in our communities.  The film has a strong theme of HIV and different motifs of domestic and gender violence, mistrust, faithfulness, abstinence, etc.   

A scene from the movie where Regina (left) confronts her sister

The film ignites fresh alertness about the presence of HIV in the country which many are forgetting about its presence.  The movie is written, produced and directed by Ashraf Mulima who smiled most of the evening.  In his speech, Mulima said, the movie is inspired by a true story of a woman he traveled with to Dubai. .   Ashraf received a go ahead as a film director, to put her story on screen. 

Executive producer Frank Kobushenga presenting the cast & crew after the screening

The guest of honour, Mr. Robert Mutumba, Acting Assistant Commissioner, AIDS control program   Ministry of Health, commended the work done by the cast and crew saying that the movie has come at the right time when more awareness about HIV/AIDS is urgently needed to cub increasing number of new HIV infections,  a silent epidemic worse than COVID19.  "We are ready to work with the film industry to disseminate information that will help our communities overcome their health challenges" he said.  He asked the parents to create a peaceful environment in homes in order to reduce domestic violence.

Aloyo Annet (left) Ashraf Malimu (center) and Nkambo Robert (right)

In a conversation with Nkambo Robert, the director of Mediavision Academy, Ashraf said that country wide screenings are going to follow the premiere starting with Mbarara city.  People outside Kampala will soon have a chance to enjoy the film. The movie is also available on the Emirates.  Ashraf concluded his address by encouraging filmmakers to seek education if they wish to improve their craft.  Ashraf started his filmmaking career at Mediavision Academy in 2017 when he attended the script writing class facilitated by Aloyo Annet during the Ugandan Film Festival. Since then he has written, produced and directed several movies that have won him a number of accolades in different film festivals.  Ashraf is a successful story for the vision we stand for at Mediavision Academy.  Mediavision Academy is a leading film school in Kampala Uganda where we say 'Where dreams come true.

Written by Nkambo Robert
Photos by Aloyo Annet


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