"Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" is a 10-part collection of animated Afro-futuristic short films that will premiere on Disney+ on July 5. The series promises to whisk audiences into tales of advanced technology, aliens and spirits, through the lens of rising African talent. Pictured: "Enkai." <strong>Look through the gallery to see more films from the series.</strong>
"Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" is a 10-part collection of animated Afro-futuristic short films that will premiere on Disney+ on July 5. The series promises to whisk audiences into tales of advanced technology, aliens and spirits, through the lens of rising African talent. Pictured: "Enkai." Look through the gallery to see more films from the series.
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"Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" (including "Enkai," pictured here) introduces a new generation of filmmakers to the small screen. Fourteen up-and-coming directors are at the helm of the anthology, hailing from Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt.
"Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" (including "Enkai," pictured here) introduces a new generation of filmmakers to the small screen. Fourteen up-and-coming directors are at the helm of the anthology, hailing from Zimbabwe, Uganda, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt.
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Kenyan director Ng'endo Mukii's film "Enkai" depicts the story of cosmic deity Shiro, and her daughter, Enkai. Floating through the universe in their gourd-shaped home, Enkai discovers the secrets of creation and her own divine powers against the backdrop of her mother's fading health.
Kenyan director Ng'endo Mukii's film "Enkai" depicts the story of cosmic deity Shiro, and her daughter, Enkai. Floating through the universe in their gourd-shaped home, Enkai discovers the secrets of creation and her own divine powers against the backdrop of her mother's fading health.
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What would you do if you destroyed a sacred monument, and stepped from its ruins into an alternate future? That's the premise of "Mukudzei," co-directed by Zimbabwean filmmakers Pious Nyenyewa and Tafadzwa Hove, who reimagine a Zimbabwe that was never colonized, and instead developed into a technologically advanced utopian society.
What would you do if you destroyed a sacred monument, and stepped from its ruins into an alternate future? That's the premise of "Mukudzei," co-directed by Zimbabwean filmmakers Pious Nyenyewa and Tafadzwa Hove, who reimagine a Zimbabwe that was never colonized, and instead developed into a technologically advanced utopian society.
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"Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" executive producer Peter Ramsey, known for co-directing the Oscar-winning film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," said of the anthology: "I really want people to come away with the idea that Africa really is as much part of pop culture as America or Europe or anywhere else."
"Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire" executive producer Peter Ramsey, known for co-directing the Oscar-winning film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," said of the anthology: "I really want people to come away with the idea that Africa really is as much part of pop culture as America or Europe or anywhere else."
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"Stardust" is a short film from Egyptian director Ahmed Teilab about Nawara, a stable girl and outcast, who crashes a coming-of-age ceremony to take a glimpse at a scroll depicting her own destiny.
"Stardust" is a short film from Egyptian director Ahmed Teilab about Nawara, a stable girl and outcast, who crashes a coming-of-age ceremony to take a glimpse at a scroll depicting her own destiny.
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Nawara sets off on a perilous journey through the wildness, confronting her past to find her future.
Nawara sets off on a perilous journey through the wildness, confronting her past to find her future.
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"Mkhuzi: The Spirit Racer" follows Manzo, a half-human and half-alien teenager who struggles to reconcile his Zulu and alien heritage. He dreams of becoming a superstar racer like his mother, Mkhuzi.
"Mkhuzi: The Spirit Racer" follows Manzo, a half-human and half-alien teenager who struggles to reconcile his Zulu and alien heritage. He dreams of becoming a superstar racer like his mother, Mkhuzi.
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When aliens threaten to destroy his neighborhood, Manzo joins an epic race. "Mkhuzi: The Spirit Racer" is spearheaded by South African directors Simangaliso "Panda" Sibaya and Malcolm Wope.
When aliens threaten to destroy his neighborhood, Manzo joins an epic race. "Mkhuzi: The Spirit Racer" is spearheaded by South African directors Simangaliso "Panda" Sibaya and Malcolm Wope.
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"You Give Me Heart" is a short that takes influencers to a divine level. Set in a world where the gods get powers from social media "adoration," struggling artist Sundiata joins the talent competition "Who Wants To Be A God?" in a desperate attempt to impress the most popular deity, Maadi, the Goddess of Plenty.
"You Give Me Heart" is a short that takes influencers to a divine level. Set in a world where the gods get powers from social media "adoration," struggling artist Sundiata joins the talent competition "Who Wants To Be A God?" in a desperate attempt to impress the most popular deity, Maadi, the Goddess of Plenty.
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"You Give Me Heart" explores society's superficial relationship with online and offline identities. Lesego Vorster began writing "You Give Me Heart" loosely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Out of the three pitches he sent in for "Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire," it was the one which he felt the least confident about.
"You Give Me Heart" explores society's superficial relationship with online and offline identities. Lesego Vorster began writing "You Give Me Heart" loosely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Out of the three pitches he sent in for "Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire," it was the one which he felt the least confident about.
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"First Totem Problems" is directed by South African filmmaker Tshepo Moche and follows teenager Sheba, who is excited to receive her digital totem, a mark of adulthood connecting every citizen with their ancestors. When her bickering family cause chaos at her totem ceremony, Sheba is accidentally sent to the ancestral plane.
"First Totem Problems" is directed by South African filmmaker Tshepo Moche and follows teenager Sheba, who is excited to receive her digital totem, a mark of adulthood connecting every citizen with their ancestors. When her bickering family cause chaos at her totem ceremony, Sheba is accidentally sent to the ancestral plane.
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"Herderboy" is set in a future Uganda, on the wild frontier of the Chewzi Kingdom and its highlands. Ugandan director Raymond Malinga tells the story of a trio of elite herders protecting cyborg cattle from deadly spirits.
"Herderboy" is set in a future Uganda, on the wild frontier of the Chewzi Kingdom and its highlands. Ugandan director Raymond Malinga tells the story of a trio of elite herders protecting cyborg cattle from deadly spirits.
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Hidden among the herd is Ndahura, who is desperate to prove himself as a warrior.
Hidden among the herd is Ndahura, who is desperate to prove himself as a warrior.
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"Moremi" follows spirit boy Luo, who is trapped in the realm of the gods and haunted by giants. When he is rescued by a scientist from future Nigeria, Luo connects with his lost memories and learns about the sacrifice that was once made to save his people. The short is directed by Nigerian filmmaker Shofela Coker.
"Moremi" follows spirit boy Luo, who is trapped in the realm of the gods and haunted by giants. When he is rescued by a scientist from future Nigeria, Luo connects with his lost memories and learns about the sacrifice that was once made to save his people. The short is directed by Nigerian filmmaker Shofela Coker.
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"Surf Sangoma," directed by South African duo Nthato Mokgata and Catherine Green, is set in 2050 where the coastal city of Durban is threatened by rising sea levels but protected by a huge wall. With all ocean activities banned, best friends and passionate surfers Njabulo and Mqobi are desperate to get back to the ocean -- even if that means joining a criminal gang who handle radioactive octopi.
"Surf Sangoma," directed by South African duo Nthato Mokgata and Catherine Green, is set in 2050 where the coastal city of Durban is threatened by rising sea levels but protected by a huge wall. With all ocean activities banned, best friends and passionate surfers Njabulo and Mqobi are desperate to get back to the ocean -- even if that means joining a criminal gang who handle radioactive octopi.
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South African filmmakers Terence Maluleke and Isaac Mogajane direct "Hatima," a story about two nations locked in war and conflict. Speaking to CNN, Mogajane said: "Hopefully we'll see a lot more of these types of series being commissioned out of Africa, being created by Africans, that become global hits."
South African filmmakers Terence Maluleke and Isaac Mogajane direct "Hatima," a story about two nations locked in war and conflict. Speaking to CNN, Mogajane said: "Hopefully we'll see a lot more of these types of series being commissioned out of Africa, being created by Africans, that become global hits."
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