United States / Sep 23, 2021
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In the slums of Kampala, two men from opposite sides of the world come together over a shared love for America’s greatest hero: Rambo. Against all odds, the two make their own action movies with no money — and bring joy to millions of people on the internet. Welcome to “Wakaliwood.” Through comedy and kung-fu, "Once Upon a Time in Uganda" chronicles the unlikely friendship between Isaac Nabwana, a director hailed as “Africa’s Tarantino,” and Alan Hofmanis, a film programmer from New York. While Isaac tirelessly makes feature after feature, Alan brings his films to international audiences. But tensions flare as Isaac’s star rises — threatening their partnership and all of Wakaliwood.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Once Upon a Time in Uganda |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Uganda, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Wonderview Studios |
| Official site | onceuponatimeinugandamovie.com |
| Release date | 7 luglio 2023 |
| Editing | Cathryne Czubek, Amanda Hughes |
| Cinematography | Matt Porwoll |
| Assistant directors | Hugo Perez, Cathryne Czubek |
| Camera operators | Matt Porwoll |
| Additional photography | Matt Porwoll |
| Music | Moses Bwayo |
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| Sound | Moses Bwayo |
Release dates
Premiere
South Korea / Sep 24, 2022 / 12 / DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
Limited release
Finland / Jul 07, 2023 / K-12
Norway / Jul 07, 2023 / 15
United States / Jul 07, 2023
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Sep 05, 2023 / 15 / Odeon Cinemas
Digital
United States / Jul 25, 2023
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