A West African thriller that draws on the traditions of Hausa and Western-style storytelling. The plot centers on the efforts of a young man to avenge the murder of his grandfather. The murderer is a brutal land baron attempting to seize control of the iron-rich village lands. Set within a rural African setting, the film is a "political, cultural and contemplative" thriller. Written by Anonymous


Cast
Umaru Uba Gaya
Sani Muhammad Shira
Mustapha Mohanned
Kasimu Yero

Directed by
Saddik Balewa

Produced by
Saddik Balewa .... producer
Matthew Rose .... executive producer

Production Design
Tom Conroy

Lighting/Camera
Peter Murphy

Sound
Gianni Marchesi

Film Editing by
David G. Hill

"A penetrating ... poetic, joyously contemplative ... thriller set it a rural backdrop." --West Africa Magazine

"Its cinematic execution is excellent" --African Concord
 
"Consumate artistry ... a triumphant screen-writing and directorial debut ..." --West Africa Magazine.

	Kasarmu Ce mixes Hausa and Western Storytelling techniques to create an enlightening, politically potent and culturally rich African thriller, complete with conspiracy, murder, and the power of "Dodo" spirits. Sani, a young man of charm and quiet self-confidence, is moved to act when his grandfather is killer by the agents of a corrupt businessman, who wants to buy up the entire village without revealing that precious stones have been found all over its lands.