Love Faces (film)

Love Faces
Film poster
Directed byUsama Mukwaya
Written byUsama Mukwaya
Produced byBobby Tamale
Usama Mukwaya
Starring
CinematographyAlex Ireeta
Edited byUsama Mukwaya
Production
companies
O Studios Entertainment, Tamz Productions
Distributed byCôte Ouest Audiovisuel
Release dates
  • August 31, 2017 (2017-08-31) (Uganda Film Festival)
  • January 4, 2018 (2018-01-04) (Worldwide)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryUganda
LanguageEnglish

Love Faces is a Ugandan drama thriller film written and directed by Usama Mukwaya.[1] It is Mukwaya's feature film directorial debut, and stars Laura Kahunde, Moses Kiboneka Jr., Patriq Nkakalukanyi and Salome Elizabeth in leading roles.[2] The film had a special screening on 31 August 2017 at the Uganda Film Festival 2017.[3] It had its official release on 4 January 2018.[4][5]

Plot

Sherry decides to break up with her longtime love Joshua after a disagreement. Joshua's best friend Salim, who wants them to make peace, intervenes. Maria, Sherry's workmate shows up to help her move out. When Maria and Salim are away, a burglar breaks into the house with Joshua and Sherry inside. Joshua realizes after the incident that he still loves her and wants to take all that has happened back. However, Sherry has already made up her mind to leave.[6]

Cast

Production

Principal photography began in September 2016. The film was shot entirely in Kampala, Uganda.[2] Usama teamed up again with Laura Kahunde (Hello) and Patriq Nkakalukanyi (Tiktok) alongside debut film actor Moses Kiboneka Jr. who replaced Michael Wawuyo Jr. due to a conflicting schedule. Actors Raymond Rushabiro and Allen Musumba from Usama's previous films too also made special appearances.[8] The film features original songs by Lary Chary, A Pass, Sheebah Karungi and Ykee Benda on the soundtrack.[9]

Release

Love Faces had its theatrical release on 4 January 2018.[5][10] The film was also screened at the 11th edition of the Amakula International Film Festival.[11]

Awards

Won

Nominated

  • 2017: Best Costume Design and Production Design, Uganda Film Festival[15][16]
  • 2018: Best Feature Film, Amakula International Film Festival[17]
  • 2018: Best Screenplay, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards[18][19]
  • 2018: Best Film of the Year, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards
  • 2018: Best Sound, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards
  • 2018: Best Film Director, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards
  • 2018: Best Supporting Actor, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards
  • 2018: Best Lead Actor, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards
  • 2018: Best Supporting Actor, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards
  • 2018: Best Supporting Actress, Viewer's Choice Movie Awards

Sequel

On November 24, 2018, it was announced on the film's official facebook page that a sequel was in development with Usama Mukwaya producing, and Patriq Nkakalukanyi, Salome Elizabeth B and Moses Kiboneka Jr. reprising their roles.[20]

References

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  4. ^ "6 Ugandan movies you should watch before 2018 ends". www.pulselive.ug. 21 December 2018. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Juliana's Sister Laura Kahunde and More Star in New Movie Set to Premiere Next Month". satisfashionug.com. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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  7. ^ Urban TV Uganda (15 March 2017). "TheFlick: Love Faces". Archived from the original on 6 April 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ BBS TEREFAYINA (10 February 2018). "KINA U LOVE FACES MOVIE PREMIER". Retrieved 23 May 2018 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ Lary Chary - Sherry (Official Video from the Motion Picture 'Love Faces'). YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-10.
  10. ^ AYEBE, ANTHONY LAM. "Movie Review: Love Faces opens this week". observer.ug. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Stops and thrills at Amakula Film Festival". nilepost.co.ug. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  12. ^ Alex. "Rain dominates Pearl International Film Festival awards 2017 - Kampala Sun". kampalasun.co.ug. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  13. ^ "PHOTOS: Pearl International Film Festival 2017 crowns winners". matookerepublic.com. 11 November 2017. Archived from the original on 14 November 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
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  15. ^ http://ugandafilmfestival.ug/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/OFFICIAL-LIST-OF-NOMINEES-UFF-2017.pdf%7C%7C[permanent dead link‍]
  16. ^ "Ugandan Film Festival Nominees Finally Announced". digitalganda.ug. Archived from the original on 2017-08-30.
  17. ^ "Love Faces - Amakula". amakula.org. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
  18. ^ AYEBE, ANTHONY LAM. "Love Faces bags 13 Viewer's Choice nods". observer.ug. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
  19. ^ "VCMA 18 NOMINATIONS - Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  20. ^ "Love Faces". web.facebook.com. Retrieved 26 November 2018.