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Bella (2017 film)






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Bella (film)
Directed byMatt Bish
Starring
  • Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
  • Roger Mugisha
  • Matthew Nabwiso
  • Stellah Nantumbwe
  • Simon Base Kalema
  • Michael Wawuyo Jr.
  • Joel Okuyo Atiku

    • Release dates

    • October 2017 (2017-10) (Victoria Hall, Kampala Serena Hotel)
  • 22 October 2018 (2018-10-22)
    • CountryUganda
    LanguageEnglish

    Bella is a Ugandan drama film directed by Matt Bish and stars Cinderella Sanyu in her debut film acting role as Bella.[1][2] It also stars Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga, Matthew Nabwiso, Simon Base Kalema, Roger Mugisha, Stellah Nantumbwe, Joel Okuyo Atiku, Michael Wawuyo Jr. The film premiered at Victoria Hall, Kampala Serena Hotel in October 2017.[3]

    Summary[edit]

    Bella tells the story of a homeless girl with a great singing talent who one day crosses paths with a music promoter and her life changes for the better. Bella is played by newcomer actress Cinderella Sanyu, an experienced singer who has been singing since the early 2000s.[4]

    Reception[edit]

    The film received numerous nominations at the Uganda Film Festival Awards in 2018 including Best Feature Film, Best Actress, Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography among others.[5][6] The however won only one award, Best Supporting Actress award received by Stellah Nantumbwe.[7] Cindy also received a nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in Nigeria for Best Young Actor and at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Africa Lead Actor (Non Nigerian), both for her role as Bella. The film also received two nominations at the 6th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards[8]

    Awards and nominations[edit]

    Awards & Nominations
    Year Award Category Received by Result
    2018 Uganda Film Festival Awards Best Script (Screenplay) Nominated
    Best Actress Cindy Sanyu Nominated
    Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film Stellah Nantumbwe Won
    Best Sound Nominated
    Best Cinematography Nominated
    Best Costume (Production Design) Nominated
    Best Feature Film Nominated
    Best Post Production/Editing Nominated
    Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Best Soundtrack Andrew Ahuura Nominated
    Best Movie East Africa Matt Bish Nominated
    Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Young Actor Cinderella Sanyu Nominated
    Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Africa Actor (Non-Nigerian) Nominated

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Bella 2017 Uganda Movie Trailer Afriflix". Afrilix. Archived from the original on 10 December 2019. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  • ^ "Cindy stars in new movie, Bella (Watch Official Trailer here)". Ghafla. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  • ^ Ssempijja, Reagan. "Matt Bish Films premieres star-packed movie Bella". New Vision. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  • ^ Kaggwa, Andrew. "Cindy makes her acting debut in Bella". The Observer. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  • ^ Ruva, Roy. "Bella excites moviegoers at Uganda Film Festival". Uganda Film Festival. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  • ^ "ENTERTAINMENTUganda Film Festival 2018: See Official List of Nominees". Satisfashion. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  • ^ "Uganda Film Festival 2018: full list of award gala night winners". Sunrise. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  • ^ "Uganda film 'Bella' gets two major continental nods". Edge. Retrieved 10 December 2019.

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