Jonah
"When two young men photograph a gigantic fish leaping from the sea, their small town becomes a tourist attraction in this story about the old and the new."
Originally released in 2013. Jonah is a fantasy film. directed by Kibwe Tavares. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Malachi Kirby, and Louis Mahoney
Synopsis
Mbwana and his best friend Juma are two young men with big dreams. These dreams become reality when they photograph a gigantic fish leaping out of the sea and their small town blossoms into a tourist hot-spot as a result. But for Mbwana, the reality isn't what he dreamed – and when he meets the fish again, both of them forgotten, ruined and old, he decides only one of them can survive. Jonah is a big fish story about the old and the new, and the links and the distances between them. A visual feast, shot though with humour and warmth, it tells an old story in a completely new way.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 16, 2013
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Tanzania
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Factory Fifteen
- Jellyfish Pictures
- Shine Pictures
- Stray Bear Productions
- BFI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonah about?
Mbwana and his best friend Juma are two young men with big dreams. These dreams become reality when they photograph a gigantic fish leaping out of the sea and their small town blossoms into a touri...
Who directed Jonah?
Jonah was directed by Kibwe Tavares.
How long is Jonah?
Jonah has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Jonah released?
Jonah was released on January 16, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jonah?
The main cast of Jonah includes Daniel Kaluuya, Malachi Kirby, Louis Mahoney.