Rafiki, the first Kenyan film to premiere at Cannes and the recipient of an international commendation, was banned in its country of origin by the Kenya Film Classification Board. The film's creator has now won a court case to temporarily lift the ban, making it eligible to enter for the Foreign Language Oscar.
Rafiki, the highly debated coming-of-age love story of two young girls, was banned in Kenya by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) for "promoting homosexuality". The board felt the film was "morally subversive" and would not allow it to air.
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