The Battle for Laikipia

Name: The Battle for Laikipia
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024-01-21
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 8.3

2024
1h 34m

IMDb RATING

8.3/10

YOUR RATING

Documentary

Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conserv... Read allUnresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conservation haven.Unresolved historical injustices and climate change raise the stakes in a generations-old conflict between Indigenous pastoralists and white landowners in Laikipia, Kenya, a wildlife conservation haven.

Directors
- Daphne Matziaraki
- Peter Murimi

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IMDb RATING

8.3/10

YOUR RATING

Directors
- Daphne Matziaraki
- Peter Murimi

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 4 wins & 5 nominations

Featured review

10/10

A must watch

As a Kenyan, this was a highly poignant film to experience. I truly love how nuanced and deftly the subject matter was handled by the filmmakers. There is no clear villain in this story and you leave seeing all the very understandable perspectives. It goes well beyond exploring the land conflict and into wider themes like how colonialism has affected us. I also loved the visual structure, with gorgeous lingering shots letting the film breathe organically. Cannot wait to watch it again, I feel like there's a lot to pick up with repeated viewings. Truly enjoyed, great job to all who were involved!