Parliamentarian on the loose
Jul 24, 2008
THERE has always been some sort of excitement whenever Ashraf Simwogerere releases a film. Feelings Struggle (2004) was exciting merely because it was the first ‘Kinayuganda’.
Film: The Honourable
Starring: Michael Wawuyo, Hajj Ashraf Simwogerere, Ruth Wanyana, Nickol Maimuna
Director & scriptwriter: Ashraf Simwogerere
Running time: 120 minutes
Available at: Twinex Videos, Majestic Plaza
Reviewed by: Gilbert Mwijuke
THERE has always been some sort of excitement whenever Ashraf Simwogerere releases a film. Feelings Struggle (2004) was exciting merely because it was the first ‘Kinayuganda’.
When he released his second film, the controversial Murder in The City in 2006, the excitement was about the reported kidnap of the filmmaker.
But it is not likely to be the same story with Simwogerere’s latest release, The Honorable, which premiered at the Bat Valley Theatre last weekend.
This is partly because we have now seen more ‘Binayuganda’ (locally made films) than when we first saw Feelings Struggle. Also, The Honorable may not be as exciting as Simwogerere’s earlier films because it has no controversy surrounding it.
The plot is also a bit predictable, albeit well-told. It has a strong cast, which includes some of Uganda’s most accomplished actors like Ruth Wanyana, Michael Wawuyo, Nickol Maimuna and Simwogerere himself.
The storyline rotates around Dixion (Michael Wawuyo), an HIV-positive member of parliament who goes on rampage, infecting young and unsuspecting girls with the deadly virus.
But unfortunately for Dixion, one of his victims, Florence (Nickol Maimuna) turns out to be his only son’s fiancée. Simwogerere ironically plays a minor role as Dixion’s gardener.
Starring: Michael Wawuyo, Hajj Ashraf Simwogerere, Ruth Wanyana, Nickol Maimuna
Director & scriptwriter: Ashraf Simwogerere
Running time: 120 minutes
Available at: Twinex Videos, Majestic Plaza
Reviewed by: Gilbert Mwijuke
THERE has always been some sort of excitement whenever Ashraf Simwogerere releases a film. Feelings Struggle (2004) was exciting merely because it was the first ‘Kinayuganda’.
When he released his second film, the controversial Murder in The City in 2006, the excitement was about the reported kidnap of the filmmaker.
But it is not likely to be the same story with Simwogerere’s latest release, The Honorable, which premiered at the Bat Valley Theatre last weekend.
This is partly because we have now seen more ‘Binayuganda’ (locally made films) than when we first saw Feelings Struggle. Also, The Honorable may not be as exciting as Simwogerere’s earlier films because it has no controversy surrounding it.
The plot is also a bit predictable, albeit well-told. It has a strong cast, which includes some of Uganda’s most accomplished actors like Ruth Wanyana, Michael Wawuyo, Nickol Maimuna and Simwogerere himself.
The storyline rotates around Dixion (Michael Wawuyo), an HIV-positive member of parliament who goes on rampage, infecting young and unsuspecting girls with the deadly virus.
But unfortunately for Dixion, one of his victims, Florence (Nickol Maimuna) turns out to be his only son’s fiancée. Simwogerere ironically plays a minor role as Dixion’s gardener.