Kidnapped (2017 film)

2017 Kenyan film

Kidnapped

Directed by| Nick Njache
Written by| Serah Mwihaki
Produced by| Serah Mwihaki
Starring|

* Lydia Gitachu
* John Karahare
* Adelyne Wairimu
* Gilbert Lukalia
* Joseph Wairimu

Cinematography| Wambui Muigai
Edited by| Jim Karutu
Music by| Eric Musyoka

Release date

| 6 July 2017

Running time

| 83 minutes
Country| Kenya
Language| English

Kidnapped is a Kenyan movie[1] that Premiered at Planet Media Cinemas,[2] Prestige Plaza, on 6 July 2017. It is based on a story by John Karahare and Serah Mwihaki who went on to write and produce it. Lydia Gitachu took a starring role alongside John Karahare, Adelyne Wairimu, Gilbert Lukalia, and Joseph Wairimu. It was Directed by Nick Njache and Likarion Wainaina.

## Contents

* 1 Production
* 2 Plot
* 3 Award
* 4 Cast
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## Production[edit]

Kidnapped[3] was co-produced by Wordypix Company Ltd and Machawood Company and was filmed on location at Maanzoni Lodge, and Gelian Hotel, Machakos County.

## Plot[edit]

The movie winds around the story of a woman in love with that special person who has left her for a younger woman. It's the tale of a woman scorned. She's full of vengeance.

## Award[edit]

Kidnapped won the Best Original Screenplay[4][5] in Kalasha Awards. The movie was a nominee in the same awards for Best East African Film and Best Feature. Gilbert Lukalia was nominated for Best supporting actor, Likarion Wainaina/Wambui Muigai for Best director of photography as Nick Njache was nominated for Best Editor award.

## Cast[edit]

* Lydia Gitachu as Zelma
* John Karahare as Baraka
* Gilbert Lukalia as Fred
* Adelyne Wairimu as Rose
* Joseph Wairimu as Wanga

## References[edit]

1. ^ Showmax Stories, Kidnapped (2017)
2. ^ Kenyan Musik, 5 July 2017 Kidnapped: A Tale of A Woman Scorned Premiers July 6 At Planet Media Cinemas
3. ^ Whats good Network, 10 Jul 2017 "Kidnapped review - A harrowing tale of a scorned woman"
4. ^ KBC, Kalasha 2017 winners: The full list
5. ^ Film Link Africa, International Awards 2017: The Full List of Winners

## External links[edit]

* Kidnapped at IMDB
* Kidnapped at Film Freeway
* Kidnapped at Showmax Stories
* Kidnapped at Hob List