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Esther

  • Esther
Genre : Drama
Type : Fiction
Original title :
Principal country concerned : Column : Cinema/tv
Year of production : 2012
Format : Mid-length
Running time : 30 (in minutes)

Inspired by Esther's Bible story, the movie tells the story of how Esther becomes a Queen of Susah.  Esther is brought up by her uncle Mordocai after the death of her parents. They move from Jerusalem to Susah.  Mordocai gets a job in the King's palace as a gate keeper and learns about the King's search for virgin girls to select a queen.  Mordocai pushes Esther to the palace among the virgin girls and finally selected to be queen.    

Partners

  • Arterial network
  • Guerrilla Arts
  • HOT
  • Bayimba
  • Uganda Women Writers Association
  • Arts 256
  • 32º East
  • Amakula Festival

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