Everyday Acts of Resilience and Resistance: Imagination and Innovation in the Films of Amil Shivji - Amil Shivji, dir. Vuta N’Kuvute (Tug of War). 2021. 1 hour 32 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions/Big World Cinema. - Amil Shivji, dir. T-Junction. 2017. 1 hour 46 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions/Big World Cinema. - Amil Shivji, dir. Shoeshine. 2013. 24 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions.

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Amil Shivji's films depict everyday acts of resilience and resistance through imaginative storytelling and innovative cinematic techniques. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

William Bissell

doi:10.1017/asr.2026.10212

February 27, 2026African Studies ReviewOpen Access

Everyday Acts of Resilience and Resistance: Imagination and Innovation in the Films of Amil Shivji - Amil Shivji, dir. Vuta N’Kuvute (Tug of War). 2021. 1 hour 32 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions/Big World Cinema. - Amil Shivji, dir. T-Junction. 2017. 1 hour 46 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions/Big World Cinema. - Amil Shivji, dir. Shoeshine. 2013. 24 minutes. Kiswahili. Tanzania. Kijiweni Productions.

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The aim is to explore how Amil Shivji's films address themes of resilience and resistance within Tanzanian culture.
Qualitative analysis of narrative and thematic elements in Shivji's films.
Examination of cultural representations and societal issues depicted.
Comparison of films across different years to trace thematic evolution.
Identified recurring themes of resilience and resistance in all analyzed films.
Highlighted the role of imagination as a tool for cultural expression.
Demonstrated the unique influence of Tanzanian context on storytelling.

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Analysis of resilience and resistance themes in films by Amil Shivji, suggesting cultural significance.

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