Private Project

Katogo

KATOGO is a mix of intuitive improvisations, a collage of spontaneous narratives emerging from the unpredictable rhythm of chance encounters and chaotic occurrences. Footsteps descend from the mysticism of Ugandas highlands into the darkness of Kampalas underground. A dissonant film celebrating the beauty of free play.

  • Noah Grothe
    Director
    Kwetu Kwanza, Party in Kabalagala)
  • Noah Grothe
    Producer
  • Eshata Look Hassle
    Key Cast
  • ITSMDNYT
    Key Cast
  • Kabaka Amanya Mutensa
    Key Cast
  • Nnyanzi Ian
    Cinematography
    A Void Life
  • James Balumisa
    Cinematography
  • Noah Grothe
    Cinematography
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2023
  • Country of Filming:
    Uganda
  • Language:
    Ganda
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Kampala Film School
Director Biography - Noah Grothe

Noah Grothe is an audiovisual artist who has lived in diverse situations globally and has encountered a wide range of human experiences. His artistic process is rooted in the belief that the most powerful stories emerge from the collective wisdom and collaborative efforts of diverse talents. He seeks to form an open-minded and vibrant cinematic language with a distinct roughness that inspires (yet challenges) understanding and seeks to disrupt the conventional. This leads to the creation of multidimensional works which continue to be showcased in the international artistic underground and make him an exciting and influential presence in the world of modern cinema.

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Director Statement

In my latest project, "Katogo”, a multiplicity of voices and visions shaped the creative outcome. It is beautiful that through collaboration, we are able to transcend the boundaries of individualism, reaching new heights of creativity by weaving together the threads of our perspectives into a unified whole. Stylistic experimentation became the vehicle through which a collaborative vision, that transcends geographical and ideological boundaries, thrived.

Audiovisual dissonances serve as anchors in the film, grounding it in the present moment and allowing for a transition into the chaos of the journey. They also help strike a balance between stimulating the senses and creating moments of minimalistic clarity, providing space for introspection and the interpretation of personal truths within the framework of the film.

At the core of the script lies an exciting and inspiring world filled with art, music, and underground culture — a world that I will forever be grateful to have experienced. I want to close this statement by giving the biggest thanks to Uganda and all the beautiful friendships that came along the way.