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African Folktales Reimagined
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African Folktales Reimagined

2023-03-29 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.4

Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.

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Creators
Loukman Ali
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Big World Cinema
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South Africa
Status
Ended

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