Documentary
2026 Festival
1 Nomination

Masai Mara

A visual journey through the Masai Mara, where tradition, nature, and humanity converge to create a powerful portrait of life beneath the African sun.

Runtime: 03:00 Genres: , ,

Synopsis

Masai Mara unfolds as a sensory journey into one of the world’s most iconic landscapes, capturing moments of daily life, tradition, and nature beneath the vast African sky. Moving between the smiles of children, ceremonial dances, and the sweeping rhythms of the savannah, the film observes a place where humanity and environment exist in constant dialogue. Rather than following a conventional story, it invites the audience to experience the land through movement, light, and shared presence. Guided by feeling rather than narration, the film reflects on connection, memory, and the quiet power of observation. The sounds, gestures, and textures of the Masai Mara come together to form a portrait shaped by respect and wonder, offering a cinematic tribute to Kenya’s enduring beauty. In its stillness and vitality, Masai Mara celebrates the harmony between people, tradition, and the natural world.

Cast & Crew

Directed by
Andrea Bufi
Produced by
Andrea Bufi
Written by
Andrea Bufi
Cinematographer
Andrea Bufi
Edited by
Andrea Bufi
Music by
Judah Earl

Film Details

Category
Documentary
Project Type
Short
Runtime
03:00
Genre(s)
Cultural, Documentary, Nature
Language
Italian
Completion Year
2025

Production Details

Country of Origin
Italy
Country of Filming
Kenya
Shooting Format
H.264
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Film Color
Color

Creator / Status

First-time Filmmaker
No
Student Project
No

Festival & Release

Festival Edition
2026
UK Premiere
No

Awards / Nominations

Nomination
Best Documentary
Masai Mara
2026

Screening took place

UK (GMT) Time
APR
18
Session No.
4
Session Started
16:00
Played at
16:26
Session Finished
17:53