Unseen Nairobi
Film, Food & A View.
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OUR LAND, OUR FREEDOM
Screening 18 - 26 November at 7PM
2023 | 100 min. | A Film by Meena Nanji & Zippy Kimundu | Kenya | Language: Swahili & English | Subtitles: English
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A Kenyan woman's quest to fulfill the wishes of her mother becomes an investigation into British colonial atrocities and a grassroots movement to reclaim ancestral land.
*Please note that as we are a small, cultural space our tickets are non refundable & cannot be exchanged for another date. So if you decide you can’t come at the last minute, we suggest donating or reselling your ticket! Make a friend happy with a gift of cinema.
COMING SOON
THE BATTLE FOR LAIKIPIA
Screening 30th November - 22 December at 7PM
Q&A with producer, Toni Kamau & editor, Sam Soko, November 30th
2024 | 94 min. | A Film by Peter Murimi & Daphne Matziaraki| Kenya | Language: Swahili & English | Subtitles: English
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Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conservation haven.
*Please note that as we are a small, cultural space our tickets are non refundable & cannot be exchanged for another date. So if you decide you can’t come at the last minute, we suggest donating or reselling your ticket! Make a friend happy with a gift of cinema.
MINI MORNINGS AT UNSEEN
More dates added!
From fantastical adventures to hilarious animations, come and join us for a fun morning!
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Our Mini Mornings gives smaller kids the chance to experience films on the big screen in a child friendly environment, with soft lighting and lowered film volume. Mini Mornings are run every Sunday morning at 10am. Suitable for ages 2+
The ticket price is 650 KSH per child and includes fresh juice and a healthy, homemade snack. All children must be under the supervision of an adult. The screening is free for the accompanying adults.
UNSEEN GEMS FILMCLUB
Next Gems: December 15th, with the theme COLOUR SATURATION.
Join us for monthly themes and film discussions and discover the best film that you haven’t seen yet. Voting for the three film contenders via our Instagram page or Whatsapp Group.
Hosted by Unseen Nairobi with introductions & discussions led by friend, film lecturer & novelist, Matthew Daintrey-Hall.
Check out the GEMS archive on Letterboxd
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We don't want price to be a barrier to seeing and talking about great films, so pay what you can afford to join our Film Club each month!
Booking fee (supports a cheapy seaty)
550KSh
Subsidised fee (Cheapy Seaty) -
100KSh
MOVIE QUIZ NIGHT
Next Quiz Night - November 27th, 7PM with Quiz Mistress Naddya! This month we’re celebrating men in cinema.
Having a moustache is not mandatory, but highly encouraged!
Join with your team or fly solo to compete as the ultimate movie trivia champion!
You can guarantee lots of laughs and friendly competition. Tickets are free but booking is essential.