Tembele 2022
“A thin line between reality and make belief”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Morris Mugisha
- Network
- Moideas
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Tembele?
Topic: Film "Tembele" (2022). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2022
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 10, 2022
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Uganda
- Studios
- Moideas
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 2.0/10 from 1 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Moideas
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Topic: Film "Tembele" (2022).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Tembele
Year: 2022
Director: Morris Mugisha
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mental health drama
Country: Uganda
Runtime: 1h 30m
Release Date: 12/10/2022 (UG)
Plot/Synopsis: A man working a garbage truck 12 hours a day in a chaotic city battling a mental setback/breakdown after losing a son. Tembele is a waste dump scavenger.
Awards/Recognition: Uganda's first-ever submission to the Academy Award Best International Feature category.
Cast: Shakinah Aisha, Mutiike Andrew, Jackie Chebet, Chemonge.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
Tembele is a 2022 Ugandan film directed by Morris Mugisha. It is classified as a drama, thriller, and mental health drama. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of drama and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Tembele worth watching?
Tembele holds a community rating of 2.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Tembele and when was it released?
Tembele is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2022. Release status: Released.
Who directed Tembele?
Tembele was directed by Morris Mugisha.
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