Hello, my name is Baraka Bah. I was born in Gambia but grew up in Uganda. I speak English, German, Luganda, basic French, and am currently learning Hungarian. I am 20 years old and was born in November. I have been living in Munich with my mother and twin brothers for four years now. I have many hobbies – from playing the piano and swimming to filmmaking and much more. I love films that connect people across cultures. Through Kino Asyl, I can share stories from Uganda that show its beauty, challenges, and everyday life.
A young deaf villager’s journey to the bustling city of Kampala turns deadly when a mix–up involving identical duffel bags puts him in the midst of a violent drug–trafficking ring. Why this film? I chose Mfuko: The Duffle Bag because it tells a powerful story from Uganda from the perspective of John, a deaf villager […]
