Bed of Thorns

Ugandan drama film

Bed of Thorns (#Tosirika)

Directed by| Eleanor Nabwiso
Produced by| Eleanor Nabwiso
Starring|

* Malaika
* Michael Wawuyo Jr.
* Agnes Kebirungi
* Sarah Kisawuzi
* Housen Mushema
* Diana Kahunde
* Martha Kay
* Patrick Salvador Idringi

Production
company

Nabwiso Films

Release date

* 30 March 2019 (2019-03-30) (Kampala)

Country| Uganda
Language| English

Bed of Thorns (#Tosirika) is a Ugandan, all-female crew produced drama film directed and produced by Eleanor Nabwiso under the Nabwiso Films banner. The film addresses the issue of gender-based and domestic violence.[1][2] It stars media personality Malaika Tenshi Nnyanzi, Diana Kahunde, youtuber and social media comedian Martha Kay, Agnes Kebirungi, Michael Wawuyo Jr., Housen Mushema, Sara Kisawuzi and Patrick Salvador Idringi.[3] The film premiered on 30 March 2019 at a red carpet event at Century Cinema Kamwokya, Kampala.[4][5][6][7]

## In Cinema

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Bed of Thorns was screened on the premier night at Century Cinemax at Acacia Mall in Kampala, at the Uganda National Cultural Centre. It screened at the London Arthouse Film Festival on 12 August 2019.[8]

## Production

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The film was produced by an all female crew and production started in March 2019. It was marketed with the #Tosirika (Don't keep quiet) to raise awareness about violence against women as a celebration of the women's month of March.[9][10] The film was both Martha Kay's and Mailaika's film acting debut.[11]

## Reception

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The film was well received as it tackled everyday issues affecting women in relationships. In fact, after the film was released, one of the supporting actresses Diana Kahunde came out as a victim of psychological violence in her own marriage by her husband and family.[12] The film received the Africa Focus Award for Best Feature Film award at the London Arthouse Film Festival in the UK.[13][14][15][16][17]

## Awards

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Awards & Nominations

Year  | Award  | Category  | Received by  | Result  | Ref
2019  | Uganda Film Festival Awards | Best Script (Screenplay)  | Daphne Ampiire  | Won  | [18]
Best Actress | Malaika | Won
Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film | Michael Wawuyo Jr. | Nominated  |
Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film | Diana Kahunde  | Nominated  |
Best Director | Eleanor Nabwiso  | Nominated  |
Best Feature Film | Nominated  |
London Arthouse Film Festival  | Africa Focus Award for Best Feature Film  | Won  | [19][20][21]

## References

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1. ^ "Ugandan film tackles domestic violence". BBC News. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
2. ^ "First all-female film from Uganda speaks out against gender-based violence". Newsday. BBC News World Service. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
3. ^ Republic, Matooke. "Malaika Nyanzi, Salvado, Martha Kay star in upcoming Uga-wood film". Matooke Republic. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
4. ^ Atungisa, Don. "Bed of Thorns' Premier dates Announced". MTN Pulse. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
5. ^ "Bed of thorns premieres; one Ugandan movie worth watching". Sqoop. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
6. ^ Kulanyi, Rachael. "Photos: See the high fashion that graced the red carpet at the premiere of the movie Bed of Thorns". Matooke Republic. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
7. ^ "Photos: The Best Moments At The Premiere Of The 'Bed Of Thorns Movie". Chano8. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
8. ^ "Evening Session - 16:30 PM to 21:30 PM Feature Films And Documentary". London Arthouse Film Festival. Retrieved 5 October 2019.[permanent dead link]
9. ^ "TAKE NOTE: Breaking Silence against Gender based Violence". NTV. Morning@NTV. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
10. ^ "Malaika, Salvado to star in upcoming movie". Uganda Crazy Medias. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
11. ^ "Ladies In Film Uganda To Premier New Film This Month". Glim Ug. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
12. ^ Nassanga, Phionah. "Diana Kahunde's marriage: A bed of thorns". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
13. ^ Kulanyi, Rachael. "Eleanor Nabwiso scoops best Africa Focus Award for her Bed of Thorns movie". Matooke Republic. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
14. ^ "Uganda's 'Bed Of Thorns' Wins Big At London Art House Film Festival". Glim Uganda. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
15. ^ "Uganda's 'Bed Of Thorns' wins at LAHFF Awards". The Kampala Sun. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
16. ^ Mwesigwa, Solomon. "Ugandan movie 'Bed Of Thorns' (Tosirika) wins big at LAHFF Awards". Mbu. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
17. ^ Otieno, Nereya. "First All-Female Made Film in Uganda Wins Art House Prize in UK Bed of Thorns, a movie about gender-based violence, takes home the Africa Focus Award". Okay Africa. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
18. ^ "Uganda Film Festival Awards 2019 winners". Big Eye Uganda. Retrieved 1 December 2019.
19. ^ Akasula, Nicolas. "Eleanor Nabwiso's 'Bed of Thorns', scoops award in the UK". Sqoop. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
20. ^ "LAHFF 2019 Films - London Arthouse Film Festival". LAHFF. Archived from the original on 14 October 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
21. ^ "Ugandan movie 'Bed Of Thrones' (Tosirika) wins at London Art House Film Festival". Doberre. Archived from the original on 16 October 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2019.

## External links

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* Bed of Thorns at IMDb