
© Filmstill How to Build a Library
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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 |
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Production Country | Kenya |
Runtime | 103 min |
FSK | Not rated |
Languages | Swahili, English |
Subtitle | English |
Premiere Status | Berlin Premiere |
Directors | Christopher King, Maia Lekow |
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Producers | Christopher King, Maia Lekow |