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]
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| Directed by | Matt Bish |
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| Country | Uganda |
| Language | English |
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
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| 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
- ^ "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.
