Katwe

Overview

Nima Shirali’s subtly humorous film follows a community tucked between Uganda’s Katwe Salt Lake and a national park. Through the eyes of an enthusiastic teacher, a jaded caretaker and a sharp-witted mother, the salt lake is seen as a vital lifeline. Between harvests and floods, the lake transforms from a role that is central to local identity and offering a promising industry, to become a symbol of failed development. The low price of salt adds to the woes of toxic labour conditions. And yet, for many in Katwe it remains the only path of opportunity. As a flamboyant, retro-styled local politician pushes grand plans onto a crumbling mine and community, the local population reflects on what the future holds.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 21, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Director

Nima Shirali

Producer

Mónica Hernández Rejón,Patrik Öberg,Meme Kagga

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt35978647