Kenya: From Folklore to Film – Voline Ogutu’s Creative Journey Behind Anyango and The Ogre

Inspired by a childhood folktale, Voline Ogutu reimagined it into a captivating modern film.

Ogutu, a Kenyan filmmaker, drew inspiration from a folktale she heard as a child to create her film, Anyango and The Ogre. The fantasy drama is set against the backdrop of a haunting childhood tale, in which 13-year-old Otis must protect his younger siblings from a monstrous presence that lurks inside their home.

Ogutu adapted the folktale for a modern audience by exploring themes of family,…