Impressive Trailer for African Indie Sci-Fi Movie ‘EONII’ from Tanzania
by Alex Billington
November 8, 2023
Source: YouTube
“There will be people who may seek to misuse it. To abuse it.” Check this out! The very first science fiction film ever from the African country of Tanzania is called EONII, the feature debut of Tanzanian filmmaker Eddie Mzale. Even though it has been playing at fests since the summer, we’re only catching up with it now – thanks to a tip from Akoroko about its European unveiling. Set in a near future when Tanzania has advanced technologically but is also facing the devastation of climate change, the plot revolves around a lone scientist who makes a groundbreaking discovery known as EONII, which has the potential to save the nation & the continent. However, this discovery also sets off a series of events involving shadowy forces, lies, betrayal, politics, and war, all centered around the pivotal question of: who should control the power of EONII. The film presents a fusion of traditional Swahili culture with futuristic concepts, including advanced tech and robots. It’s not the only African sci-fi film – we also recommend Neptune Frost. But it does look pretty damn cool. It has an intense Terminator vibe with lots of robots and futuristic tech. Worth a look for sci-fi geeks.
Here’s the two official trailers (+ poster) for Eddie Mzale’s sci-fi film EONII, found directly on YouTube:
In the distant future, a lone scientist makes a breakthrough discovery, called EONII, that may save the Nation and the Continent. Forces in the shadows begin to surface. Lies, Betrayal, Politics, and War, all to decide one thing, who should control the power of the EONII? EONII is directed by Tanzanian filmmaker Eddie Mzale, making his feature directorial debut with this project. “I am actually happy to be part of this because you feel you are part of that movement that inspires people to think outside the box,” said Mzale, during an interview with the EU Delegation to Tanzania and the East African Community. The screenplay is written by Razaq Mzale. With cinematography by Eddie Mzale & Adam Juma. It’s produced by Power Brush Studios and Azam Media. This initially premiered at the 2023 Zanzibar Film Festival earlier this year, and opened in Tanzania in July. There’s still no US release date or other info – stay tuned for more. Look good?
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