Zahma (The Scramble)

Zahma is an African-based film that captures the local way of life of a primitive native society. It tells a story of a widow, Munira raises her despondent teenage son Zuber alone after her husband Changawa disappears mysteriously.

When she discovers that a village boy is behind her son’s misery, she seeks the help of a former witchcraft practitioner named Zobe. However, chaos ensues when dark secrets reveal Zobe’s involvement in Changawa’s disappearance.

  • Mwinyi Mohammed Sururu
    Director
  • Ali Abeid Hoka
    Writer
  • Full Frame Production
    Producer
  • Yusuf Salim Mlatso
    Key Cast
    "Zuber "
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    ZAHMA
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 22 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    2,170 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Kenya
  • Country of Filming:
    Kenya
  • Language:
    Swahili
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2:35
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Nyali Cinemax Screening
    Mombasa
    Kenya
    Nyali Cinemax premiere
Director - Mwinyi Mohammed Sururu