Bala Bala Sese


Bala Bala Sese is a Ugandan film directed by Lukyamuzi Bashir based upon a screenplay by Usama Mukwaya, starring Michael Kasaija, Natasha Sinayobye, Raymond Rushabiro, Ismael Ssesanga, Fiona Birungi, Ashraf Ssemwogerere and Ddungu Jabal. It is the director's, writer's and producers' debut feature film.
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Plot

The film tells of a boyfriend's battle for love through perseverance. In the outskirts of Sese Island, John is madly in love with Maggie, and both are willing to take their love forward. Facing abuse and harassment by malicious Maggie’s father Kasirivu, John, helped by his young brother Alex, is determined to retain the love of his life, especially when he finds out that he has a contender village tycoon who is also lining up for Maggie.

Cast

Production

Filming

Principal photography on Bala Bala Sese began in late 2012 and wrapped in 2014. The movie was filmed on the Ssese Islands in Uganda, from which it takes its name.

Release

The film was released on 3 July 2015 at theatre Labonita.
Bala Bala Sese is rather the first Ugandan project to receive a professional marketing approach. It was one of the top local productions of that year and the following year.
It was nominated at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Film in an African Language. It held its African premiere at the Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt and competed in the long Narrative category among 13 other African films. It was the opening film at the 10 Amakula International Film Festival and automatically qualified for the Golden Impala Award for best African film, which was won by De Noir.

Music and soundtrack

The soundtrack album was composed by Nessim, with the official theme song "Wuuyo" recorded by A Pass and Nessim again of Badi Musik. This became the singer's most successful single to date. The official video of the song premiered on 20 March 2015 at Club Guvnor and features clips from the movie.

Awards

Nominated

The film was also named as one of the best films of 2015 and 2016 by various critics.
  • 4th – Anicee Gohar, Scoop Empire
  • 4th – Elizabeth Mcsheffrey, British Airways, Highlife
  • 1st – Douglas Sebamala, ''Monitor Uganda''