Atharaka(2025)
Atharaka Synopsis
What does it mean to be of a place? Of the sun and soil and bees, of the water and black ants and cowpeas. To be so entangled with an ecosystem, generation after generation, that nature and culture become one? Clans living in Tharaka, Kenya, have been subjected to colonialism and all that follows. Their indigeneity unthreaded by a powerful few pulling the world apart for profit. But Atharaka – ‘those of Tharaka’ – are remembering the power in their identity. Beside the Kithino River, they are reviving customs and enabling nature to regenerate: rethreading a complex biocultural system that brings balance, autonomy, and joy.
Atharaka (2025) is a documentary film directed by Simon Mitambo, released on June 27, 2025 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Brennie Muthoni, Salome Gatumi, Mbura M'Rugia and Mutegi M'Mwaria.
- Director:
- Simon Mitambo
- Producers:
- Andy Pilsbury
- Status:
- Released
Atharaka Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Simon Mitambo, produced by Andy Pilsbury.
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Who stars in Atharaka?
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The main cast of Atharaka (2025) includes Brennie Muthoni, Salome Gatumi, Mbura M'Rugia, Mutegi M'Mwaria and Gitongo Chabari. The film was directed by Simon Mitambo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Atharaka released?
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Atharaka was released on June 27, 2025 and runs for 17m.