Atharaka (2025)
What does it mean to be of a place? Of the sun and soil and bees, of the water and black ants and cowpeas. To be so entangled with an ecosystem, generation after generation, that nature and culture become one? Clans living in Tharaka, Kenya, have been subjected to colonialism and all that follows. Their indigeneity unthreaded by a powerful few pulling the world apart for profit. But Atharaka – ‘those of Tharaka’ – are remembering the power in their identity. Beside the Kithino River, they are reviving customs and enabling nature to regenerate: rethreading a complex biocultural system that brings balance, autonomy, and joy.
Director: Simon Mitambo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: June 27, 2025
Cast
Country: Kenya
Language: Kiswahili
Original Language: sw
Keywords
indigenous community, climate action, documentary short
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Atharaka about?
- What does it mean to be of a place? Of the sun and soil and bees, of the water and black ants and cowpeas. To be so entangled with an ecosystem, generation after generation, that nature and culture become one? Clans living in Tharaka, Kenya, have been subjected to colonialism and all that follows. Their indigeneity unthreaded by a powerful few pulling the world apart for profit. But Atharaka – ‘those of Tharaka’ – are remembering the power in their identity. Beside the Kithino River, they are reviving customs and enabling nature to regenerate: rethreading a complex biocultural system that brings balance, autonomy, and joy.
- Who directed Atharaka?
- Atharaka was directed by Simon Mitambo.
- Who stars in Atharaka?
- Atharaka stars Brennie Muthoni, Salome Gatumi, Mbura M'Rugia, Mutegi M'Mwaria, Gitongo Chabari.
- How long is Atharaka?
- Atharaka has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Atharaka?
- Atharaka is a Documentary film.
- Where was Atharaka produced?
- Atharaka was produced in Kenya.