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Berlin Premiere

How to Build a Library

Christopher King, Maia Lekow / Kenya / 2025 / 103 min

A writer and a publisher are determined to restore a dilapidated library in Nairobi. Built in 1931 and originally accessible only to white people, the library is to be transformed into a vibrant cultural hub for citizens and creatives. Friendship and determination drive the two women as they confront politics, financial struggles, and the colonial past. But how much history should be preserved – and what can be let go? A captivating story of resistance, heritage, and the reclaiming of spaces.

Credits

Year 2025
Production Country Kenya
Runtime 103 min
FSK Not rated
Languages Swahili, English
Subtitle English
Premiere Status Berlin Premiere
Directors Christopher King, Maia Lekow
Producers Christopher King, Maia Lekow
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