Let's see: -No shaky cam -Clear and creative choreography that displays character -Scenes that keep emotional engagement and tension without ruining it with a joke -Great effects such as that slicing the fly effect -Provides a good twist on what seems to be a straight forward story This is amazing work! Loukman Ali, you are already LIGHTYEARS ahead of most Hollywood productions here in America. Keep going and keep creating!
This is incredible as an African American media major this is what the African Diaspora needs. I know many people that would pay whatever the asking price to see our people painted in a positive light. ✊🏾
Very well written, directed, color stabilized, audio, sound efx, maaaaaan you got something beautiful going on! No dialog but so much said!!!! Love it!!!
Good choreography, nice amount of action. Establishes he's a bad ass from the time this short film starts, then the antagonist bests him in seconds with one hand. That was actually my favorite part. Establishes that he's a real threat. I would definitely watch this movie over any movie that Hollyweird produces. I'm black from the U.S. and I've been watching martial arts movies for over 45 years. This is a must watch. My only criticism as a moviegoer is the excessive use of lens flares. But, it's not a big deal, just a personal thing. Wouldn't stop me from watching this at all. Great job. 😁
YOU MUST HAVE SEEN ALL THE CLASSICS FROM HONG KONG LIKE SHAW BROTHERS & CHESS BOXING ! THE CHOREOGRAPHY HERE WAS VERY GOOD & THE GUYS ARE ALL HIGHLY SKILLED FIGHTERS ! I TOLD THEM THAT IF THEY USED CLASSIC HONG KONG SOUND EFFECTS, THEIR MOVIES WOULD BE PERFECT ! SOUND EFFECTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT.... HAND TO HAND SOUND EFFECTS.... SWORD TO SWORD SOUND EFFECTS.... HOLLYWOOD DOESN'T KNOW SH*T ABOUT SOUND EFFECTS OR CHOREOGRAPHY OF FIGHT SCENES !
Hummm? I'VE SEEN! AFRICAN, TRAP! African lofi, African rap, African Ragge, etc etc! Know wonder Africans love Europeans so much because y'all always copying other people's art like they do! This was trash like everything else in Africa!
Does anyone notice that this is essentially a "Silent Movie" without being silent. Another way to look at it is that this is a music video because there's no dialogue but just visuals to the sound score. Simply Brilliant. I'm scared that Hollywood is going to take Loukman away from us and make him an offer he can't refuse. I think he is as good as Ryan Coogler the Black Panther Director.
Excellent performance by the entire Production team. This is the kind of African content I want to see aired on our platforms and cinemas. Am so proud of your work 👋👋
This is absolutely brilliant. Please consider developing this into a full movie. The fight scenes, sequence, sound and production are completely perfect. Job well done
Loukman took me to China and back. I loved the twist at the end. One would have thought the husband was the target, and that his daughter was his wife. Little did I know that the wife was the real target. Great piece of work, Loukman. And, as usual, you never fail to inspire a fellow filmmaker
Actually, it's unbelievable that this is content by an African, produced in Africa. It's clear, no shady acting. the only thing missing is a proper dialog, an original story line, and music that doesn't sound like it comes from an Asian movie. I like the fact that it's not what we're always portrayed as in Africa, with a witchcraft, sick people, or any other African stories we already know about. Great camera test.
This is brilliant work. Top quality production. Here's what I would love to see: More experimentation with our own cultures, outfits, music, etc. (if possible even the martial arts). We need to find our own authentic African look and make it look appealing to the world. I'm not taking anything away from this. This is amazing quality and I love the little plot twist in the end. ❤ Keep up the good work guys😊
You are very correct. Just imagine with the vibrant and colorful african (ugandan) culture it will appeal to many as they will want to take a look at the culture.
@@michaelmaps2004 Influence is very much dependent on entertainment. You give the world something new, authentic, appealing and entertaining, you are not only selling your content, you are introducing your unique culture to the world. If they fall in love with it, they will want to come and visit your country, and experience it themselves. There goes your tourism skyrocketing, and many other sectors. Embracing our cultures and advertising them to the world is one of the most powerful things we can do for our continent. Look at what Afro Beats is doing for Nigeria. Look at what the dance culture is doing for South Africa. People are always looking out for the next new thing. Not a repetition of the same thing they've been consuming for decades.
You guys have no idea how much some of us pray for Ugandan movie industry to grow. I’m starting to proudly see the growth of quality .. Thank you so much, whatever is needed, make it known, we have active prayer closets to make sure you get all you need. Can’t wait to see the next ones representing African culture and norms in the contemporary setting
Very well put together short. Definitely should be proud of the production and the actors that contributed to this. I would watch an entire film of this. Absolutely great job
Wow! I like the fact that Loukman Ali you've changed the flow of the Ugandan movie industry and you really set a pace. Thanks for opening young African eyes and inspiring them into industry simply by watching your work. We are really inspired, motivated, and grateful to you. Thank you for the good work done. We have now started seeing Uganda winning the Oscar Awards.
This is so so cool, I really don't know much about movie concepts but one thing I'm so happy for is to see Africans producing and making classic movies with good stories as well. I'm from Sierra Leone and I really do appreciate your work sir. Continue doing the best and bringing Uganda and Africa at the top. Hope to see the end of THE AFRICAN JOHN WICK.
It’s king fu movies from the 70’s, but African. Brilliant! I grew up in Mufulira, Zambia and whenever a Bruce Lee or any Kung fu film came out, me and my mates were there.
God damn.... Loukman did it again.. The martial arts intro in this video is absolutely mind-blowing! The precision, skill, and sheer athleticism displayed by the martial artist is simply mesmerizing. From the lightning-fast punches and kicks to the graceful movements and incredible control, every moment is packed with intensity and jaw-dropping action. It's a true testament to the beauty and power of martial arts. This intro is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the Ugandan Film artistry and dedication.
WOWEOWOWOWOWOWOWWO!!!!!!! This was absolutely amazing, I have tears in my eyes. I’m American living in Colombia just browsing UA-cam and stumbled upon this.
As a colourist and editor. I'm just in love with the cut and the way you colour graded the picture. And credit to your team bro mostly the lighting director 💪💪👌
@@dannynah156 yup seriously didnt think John Wick either lol! I was deffo getting Bruce Lee and Game of Death vibes and KillBill with the lady at the end in the Kimono..... Just the way the opposition were perched waiting for the antagonist and how protagonist eyes them.... was very Bruce Lee in GOD / Way of the Dragon Also i get the Chinese Connection XD pretty sure the Chinese have opened up Shaolin temples in Africa not sure if Uganda is the place..... the protagonist deffo wore monk like orange attire..... the styles from the extras were also Chinese, the music at the end also very Chinese instrumental I was expecting guns when associated with John Wick...... in fact the lady at the end was KillBill inspired..... lady snowblood? or something i cant remember either an old black and White japanese film or its a manga / anime... but it inspired Quentin T i think i cant remember
Oh my God. What can I say bro. One thing that makes me feel even more prompted is that, you are telling out story as it is surprised to be. Empewo zaffe zikufuuweko bambi. Mpulira nga nzizaamu amanyi buli lwempulira nga gagwaamu. Mukama akukwatireko banange. This is us. I will keep remembering that
Your work always pushes the boundaries in sound, lighting.. and the live switches get better and better. You truly deserve spot no. 1 on 'African Folktales, Reimagined'. Congrats Sir!
Wow, this short film was amazing, the villain intro set the tone with no dialogue. You guys are extremely talented. Keep up the good work, success is on route 👏🏿
I am from South Africa a filmmaker too these are projects that excites me especially if they are well executed. We can't always portray violence as realism like we are embracing it. This type of story immediately demonstrates self defence and vulnerability of what seems to be our hero and no shots fired 😄 I am subscribing beautiful story telling.
😂😂😂 if this is what you call a good movie 😂😂😂 I'll keep my American immoral movies 😂😂😂. This is absolute trash. I'd be surprised if any of these actors ACTUALLY practiced martial arts... Looks like a bunch of gymnasts and parkour 😂😂😂. The fighting didn't look remotely real, nobody looks like they're actually even CLOSE to getting hit😂😂😂. The editing and cuts are childish😂😂😂. They try to look like an American movie(the African John wick and inspired by kill Bill) but fail miserably... It's funny you try to trash what you're trying to emulate😂😂😂. I get it though.... It's African made so you must show pride and praise for it no matter how bad😂😂😂. Hey maybe in about 30yrs Africans will make good movies and tv shows... But as of now you're still in the infancy stage of multimedia so rather than trashing what inspired you... Maybe take some cues and make better content.
Just got a lot of new diaspora fans in USA with this one! The Video Quality clear and sound affects the Bomb! Man that was a=a great short more please! My Husband and I watched it and are now looking for more Ugandan movies.
I see A LOT of potential here. Some improvements needed here and there with regards to cinematography and scene consistency, and some fights were avoided, which I only find annoying because the combat was great and I wanted more of it. But damn, if this wasn't a great piece of entertainment! Loved watching it in its entirety and it is very obvious that this team will go on to do great things. If they can do this high quality work on a smaller scale, just imagine what they could do with proper funding! Top notch work and I am excitedly subscribing to see what the future holds for you. Africa needs more great stunt teams that can play on an international level.
now this is how i expect african films to look. This was great, those other african films on TV before this one should be removed. A new standard in the industry is set.
I have been observing your artwork for a while, and I must express my admiration for your impressive work, ssebo! You are making remarkable progress that is significantly advancing the industry. Congratulations!
This was pretty cool! The camera work, lighting, and the actors were top notch. The main character has a cinematic everyman face. The rain was a nice touch. Nice homage to Asian cinema. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see your first feature film.
i like the small subtle humor of the dude fighting the "boss" every ten seconds. a random thug hypes himself up for 20 seconds and the MC just beats his ass in 1 kick is so funny to me
Kazi nzuri sana! Hongera majirani zetu Uganda. Nimejiunga nanyi niendelee kupata ladha kali kama hizi! Kwa kazi hii, sijapata kuiona popote pale katika Afrika Mashariki hii. Kazi ni nzuri tena ya kutukuka. Congrats my East African. The Uganda people must feel very proud to have you as their brothers and sisters. You have made a tremendous work. A work that deserves millions of kudos. Wenu kutoka Tanzania! Muddyb!
This is really great content. We need more of this in Africa. Perfect visuals and creativity like this combined with great story writers can give the African movie industry it's place in the world. Keep the good work. I've always loved movies and wondered where Africa lies in all of it. This is the start we need.
Hi Loukman Your directorial skills are impressive and has only room to further grow. Your understanding of timing and pace is clearly very developed. You are skilful at leading your audience engagement throughout each scene. This was a very entertaining short. Wish you every success in getting your feature on the big screen. 👍
Good job dude! I personally don’t know you at all but this is SOMETHING!! It’s easy for an outsiders to comment and correct what went wrong…but I’m convinced that you only know the struggles and efforts you have put to make this happen. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be pointing out the errors, but I choose to encourage you DO NOT STOP, KEEP MOVING, KEEP GROWING!!! 💪🏿👏🏿 THIS IS GOOD STUFF DUDE!!
Really great work! The cinematic look, fight scenes, story line, set and wardrobe, were all very professional. Awesome job guys! I’ve been working on major Hollywood sets for over 13 years now and love what I see. Needless to say that I have subscribed and look forward to your next videos.
In simple words thanks Loukman Ali 🏆 for this creativity, your my inspiration & a reason why I chose film to be my dream job❤️🇺🇬 your making our country proud, your the people who deserve awards all the time
I cant wait for part two! everything from the editing, lighting, sfx and action was excellent! you guys have set the bar high and accomplished it, congratulations!
Amazing... I have always known that we have potential to do movies of this kind, and I am happy to see that you've picked the mantle to set the standards. Blessings only on your journey.
I must say, everything in this short scene is impressive and well-executed. It truly blew my mind to witness the advancements in cameras and overall production quality. As a Ghanaian, I find this video work to be a fantastic display of artistry, particularly the top-notch music and sound. The action was also well done. However, I have a minor concern regarding the incorporation of Asian and Western fighting styles, clothing, and music into our African context. It somewhat diminishes the originality and fails to align with our way of life. In my opinion, it would be more authentic if we showcased our own fighting techniques, traditional clothing, and music in our scenes. By doing so, we can create a truly African experience that celebrates our unique culture, setting ourselves apart and establishing a fresh approach to filmmaking.
I agree with your last paragraph. i would also include that the similarities ( as seen from the title ) also doesn't match. The short movie is styled after chinese kung fu movies yet the title alludes a similarity to John Wick.
I respect your take Dion but differ slightly from your thoughts on the cultural aspect. The fact that the movie is acted by predominantly black does not mean that it was intent on displaying or promoting culture. That may be the wish of many, but it may be further from the Producers' intent. People all over the world embrace cross-cultural sports and other combat activities which makes it normal to present a film using any of them thematically. Jiujitsu, karate, Judo, kungfu, wrestling, etc are traceable to certain countries historically, yet they are widely adopted by any and every culture across the globe. So on that one hand alone, I feel there should be creative liberty for directors and produce of this particular Short, to decide to tell their story using Kungfu adaptations. One has to always think broadly, that not everything must be culture driven. Of course, if the intent of the film or what it overtly suggests, is to portray culture, then yes it would be appropriate to expect a good dose of appropriate culture (dressing, mannerisms, and so) injected into the film. For me, this is a masterpiece on many levels - unreserved kudos to the entire crew. I can't count how many times I have watched this short - it deserves an award!!
@dionemmanuel7505 we (the cool Asians) have never minded people from outside Asia borrowing our many diverse cultures. We love to share; there’s too much good stuff: martial arts, self enlightenment, and food to name 3 big ones. I have personally experienced myself though some complaints about Asians “appropriating” Hip Hop back in the early 2000s. I simply replied with, “You’re welcome that Bruce worked with Jim in the 70s” and also mentioned “Blade (Wesley Snipes’ best movie).” It just took the Asians a few more decades to be open to a new, young culture, but we definitely love Hip Hop. @titoscau5350 to our best knowledge, we believe modern humans originated from Africa. But like things from the distant past, they are left there and may not represent current time. Also there was a discovery that is in debate now about modern human remains older than any human fossil in Africa that was recently found in Europe (oh no, not that again). I urge you to be very careful with this whole idea of “humans came from MY country so that makes us superior” because I have seen it cause reverse racism (like that lady who got kicked off the plane recently). Original (White) racism and reverse racism are all still racism. They don’t lead to a good place, but harmony and respect for differences always do. Share food and traditions and see we are “same but different”.
Let's see:
-No shaky cam
-Clear and creative choreography that displays character
-Scenes that keep emotional engagement and tension without ruining it with a joke
-Great effects such as that slicing the fly effect
-Provides a good twist on what seems to be a straight forward story
This is amazing work! Loukman Ali, you are already LIGHTYEARS ahead of most Hollywood productions here in America. Keep going and keep creating!
Walahi! 💪🏾
On your about remove “strangling” an put *upcoming* ✅✅✅
I appreciate the kind words 😊😊
This is incredible as an African American media major this is what the African Diaspora needs. I know many people that would pay whatever the asking price to see our people painted in a positive light. ✊🏾
Bro!!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
Wow wow wow...... As for the sliced fly 🐝 🗡 👌🏿
Bee
That was so impressive 🤗
I'm Nigerian & I honestly don't know how I came about this movie but it was simply amazing. Big Ups Guys, keep up the amazing work!
Thank you 🙏
Have you seen Brotherhood,he directed it.
Glad you enjoyed it
Especially when you don't have internet up in that bih
🎉honestly
Too all Ugandan Film 📽️ makers who are proud of Loukman let's gather here 🎉❤❤❤ Am so proud of you man
I’m Kenyan, and even I’m proud of him.❤
Wait He's a Ugandan?😯😮
not Ugandian but i'm proud of this film
Met one Ugandan at my gym .
What's your instagram
it really warms my heart to see my people make content and getting all the love that they deserve 🥰
Very well written, directed, color stabilized, audio, sound efx, maaaaaan you got something beautiful going on! No dialog but so much said!!!! Love it!!!
Loukman Ali, the guy behind the Nigerian blockbuster film Brotherhood. You are Gifted sir, keep making Africa proud.
That's awesome. No shaky camera, no weird propaganda, just choreography and a bit of storytelling. I'd watch the full movie.
Me too
Same , this was good .
all art is propaganda but go off
The last four or five fights didn’t even happen tho. I mean even the boss fight was pretty… weak.
The best short action clip I've ever seen. Extraordinary still feels like an understatement.
A work of true genius.
Good choreography, nice amount of action. Establishes he's a bad ass from the time this short film starts, then the antagonist bests him in seconds with one hand. That was actually my favorite part. Establishes that he's a real threat. I would definitely watch this movie over any movie that Hollyweird produces. I'm black from the U.S. and I've been watching martial arts movies for over 45 years. This is a must watch.
My only criticism as a moviegoer is the excessive use of lens flares. But, it's not a big deal, just a personal thing. Wouldn't stop me from watching this at all. Great job. 😁
I am the actor that played that part. Thank you. 🙏.
YOU MUST HAVE SEEN ALL THE CLASSICS FROM HONG KONG LIKE SHAW BROTHERS & CHESS BOXING !
THE CHOREOGRAPHY HERE WAS VERY GOOD & THE GUYS ARE ALL HIGHLY SKILLED FIGHTERS !
I TOLD THEM THAT IF THEY USED CLASSIC HONG KONG SOUND EFFECTS,
THEIR MOVIES WOULD BE PERFECT !
SOUND EFFECTS ARE VERY IMPORTANT....
HAND TO HAND SOUND EFFECTS.... SWORD TO SWORD SOUND EFFECTS....
HOLLYWOOD DOESN'T KNOW SH*T ABOUT SOUND EFFECTS OR CHOREOGRAPHY OF FIGHT SCENES !
amazing@@michaelwawuyojr7471
@@michaelwawuyojr7471 can i chat u up
Choreography and cinematography looks so professional ❤. Am proud of Africa for reaching such heights in entertainment 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
And climbing
#FACTS
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This is beautiful. Am proud of you guys. African Movie Industries are gradually improving their activities.
Hummm? I'VE SEEN! AFRICAN, TRAP! African lofi, African rap, African Ragge, etc etc! Know wonder Africans love Europeans so much because y'all always copying other people's art like they do! This was trash like everything else in Africa!
I'm Nigerian and this here is epic stuff. Don't stop!!!
Congratulations, mad skillz from all of y'all involved. Super impressive choreography and visuals.
This was absolutely phenomenal. Definitely should be made into a full length feature film. 💪🏾🇭🇹
Does anyone notice that this is essentially a "Silent Movie" without being silent. Another way to look at it is that this is a music video because there's no dialogue but just visuals to the sound score. Simply Brilliant. I'm scared that Hollywood is going to take Loukman away from us and make him an offer he can't refuse. I think he is as good as Ryan Coogler the Black Panther Director.
This is what I am afraid of. We cannot afford to keep this talent groping in the shadows. Loukman has mastered the craft.
No brother you’re the only one to notice that.
better than Coogler with those fight scenes.
Excellent performance by the entire Production team. This is the kind of African content I want to see aired on our platforms and cinemas. Am so proud of your work 👋👋
This is absolutely brilliant. Please consider developing this into a full movie. The fight scenes, sequence, sound and production are completely perfect. Job well done
Love it, these films show the talent both from production and direction as well as skill of the actors
Such a good quality movie. It gives me proud of being an African and it's about time for us Africa to have an industry
Loukman took me to China and back. I loved the twist at the end. One would have thought the husband was the target, and that his daughter was his wife. Little did I know that the wife was the real target. Great piece of work, Loukman. And, as usual, you never fail to inspire a fellow filmmaker
Glad you enjoyed it
@@LoukmanAli yes, I did. I am also glad you made this piece. Like we say here in Naija: you sabi this feem thing 👌🏽
Excellent excellent. Where is part two I can’t find it I subscribed.
@@tinnakajackson3131 there's no part (at least for now)
Ya u inspire me to make movies and let me hope all Ugandans are turning there minds to this. U hv shown us what we hav e to do thanks alot loukman
Actually, it's unbelievable that this is content by an African, produced in Africa. It's clear, no shady acting. the only thing missing is a proper dialog, an original story line, and music that doesn't sound like it comes from an Asian movie.
I like the fact that it's not what we're always portrayed as in Africa, with a witchcraft, sick people, or any other African stories we already know about.
Great camera test.
Poetic, technical and storytelling. The cinematography was on par with the story. Great work!
This was awesome 🙌
I love the African/Far Eastern fusion of martial arts, costume and aesthetics
Great cinematography and choreography
Great film!! With ideas and execution like this, I think Uganda can be a leader in action thrillers in Africa❤
This is brilliant work. Top quality production. Here's what I would love to see:
More experimentation with our own cultures, outfits, music, etc. (if possible even the martial arts). We need to find our own authentic African look and make it look appealing to the world.
I'm not taking anything away from this. This is amazing quality and I love the little plot twist in the end. ❤ Keep up the good work guys😊
Thanks! Will do!
You are very correct. Just imagine with the vibrant and colorful african (ugandan) culture it will appeal to many as they will want to take a look at the culture.
Martial Arts...please.
@@michaelmaps2004 Influence is very much dependent on entertainment. You give the world something new, authentic, appealing and entertaining, you are not only selling your content, you are introducing your unique culture to the world. If they fall in love with it, they will want to come and visit your country, and experience it themselves. There goes your tourism skyrocketing, and many other sectors.
Embracing our cultures and advertising them to the world is one of the most powerful things we can do for our continent.
Look at what Afro Beats is doing for Nigeria. Look at what the dance culture is doing for South Africa.
People are always looking out for the next new thing. Not a repetition of the same thing they've been consuming for decades.
This.
It's awesome, but it does seem a bit.... familiar
Damn the filming and acting without using words made this even more impressive Great Work Guys
Awesome Cinematography, awesome choreography, awesome acting. Two thumbs up👍🏿👍🏿💯
The tea sippin', umbrella holdin', kid knappin' individual is in trouble.
You guys have no idea how much some of us pray for Ugandan movie industry to grow.
I’m starting to proudly see the growth of quality ..
Thank you so much, whatever is needed, make it known, we have active prayer closets to make sure you get all you need.
Can’t wait to see the next ones representing African culture and norms in the contemporary setting
The quality of this is out of this world! ❤🔥
I hope there is a second part this Nyabo looks badass 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very well put together short. Definitely should be proud of the production and the actors that contributed to this. I would watch an entire film of this. Absolutely great job
Congrats to the director, cast and crew. This was better than a hollywood movie. The background score was amazing.
We look forward to a full 1 hour or so movie 🎥🍿
The fight choreography, script, and martial arts 🥋skills is 💯
Wow! I like the fact that Loukman Ali you've changed the flow of the Ugandan movie industry and you really set a pace. Thanks for opening young African eyes and inspiring them into industry simply by watching your work. We are really inspired, motivated, and grateful to you. Thank you for the good work done. We have now started seeing Uganda winning the Oscar Awards.
This is so so cool, I really don't know much about movie concepts but one thing I'm so happy for is to see Africans producing and making classic movies with good stories as well. I'm from Sierra Leone and I really do appreciate your work sir. Continue doing the best and bringing Uganda and Africa at the top. Hope to see the end of THE AFRICAN JOHN WICK.
From South Africa, this is cinema , talent, plot, acting, and amazing filming.
It’s king fu movies from the 70’s, but African. Brilliant!
I grew up in Mufulira, Zambia and whenever a Bruce Lee or any Kung fu film came out, me and my mates were there.
these have got to be the best visuals to come out of East Africa. Amazing Work Guys 👏👏
Amazing ! it just blew my mind and gave me hope, because African can make great things too, congrats to everyone of this crew, keep the level up❤🔥👏🏿
God damn.... Loukman did it again.. The martial arts intro in this video is absolutely mind-blowing! The precision, skill, and sheer athleticism displayed by the martial artist is simply mesmerizing. From the lightning-fast punches and kicks to the graceful movements and incredible control, every moment is packed with intensity and jaw-dropping action. It's a true testament to the beauty and power of martial arts. This intro is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the Ugandan Film artistry and dedication.
very cinematic love the action i donna why i had to wait for two months to watch this
also love that bro did the fighting bare footed😂
WOWEOWOWOWOWOWOWWO!!!!!!! This was absolutely amazing, I have tears in my eyes. I’m American living in Colombia just browsing UA-cam and stumbled upon this.
Am always following your content from the day I discovered that we got natural artists in our country
The art in this is unmatched!
I LOVE THIS!! MOST INSPIRING AND INSANE TALENT I HAVE SEEN IN YEARS, BOTH IN FRONT AND BEHIND THE CAMERA.
Your not human Loukman! But instead you're a god of Lenses and choreography. Hollywood must to see this
BRAVO!!!! This was great! My goodness...this was the real deal. Better Than HOLLYWOOD.....Facts!!!
I love how I can compile the story without a dialogue and it's amazing to watch something this classy from Ugandans. So proud
This is the best action short movie has been shot here in Uganda
Even Africa hahaha
For sure
Yes
I am African American. This was excellent!! I cannot wait for part 2! You are delighting African peoples worldwide. Keep it up! One Africa 🌍 🙌🏾
Yessir we keep needing to make movies that show our people in positive images instead of white people making us look negative
Love this!
The storytelling, the way it was shot, the acting, the stunts. Loved it all.
PLEASE LET THERE BE A PART 2,3,4,5,6,7 ..........ETC TO THIS.
RARELY AM I EVER THIS EXCITED AND ENTERTAINED.
As a colourist and editor. I'm just in love with the cut and the way you colour graded the picture. And credit to your team bro mostly the lighting director 💪💪👌
Thanks a ton!
This is great homage to the impact anime, and Korean traditional dramas have had on a certain generation of us Africans 😁 beautiful artistic piece 🥂
I don't see the anime and Korean impact at all..all I see is Chinese martial artist film influence all over this and I'm here for it.
@@dannynah156 yup seriously didnt think John Wick either lol! I was deffo getting Bruce Lee and Game of Death vibes and KillBill with the lady at the end in the Kimono..... Just the way the opposition were perched waiting for the antagonist and how protagonist eyes them.... was very Bruce Lee in GOD / Way of the Dragon
Also i get the Chinese Connection XD pretty sure the Chinese have opened up Shaolin temples in Africa not sure if Uganda is the place..... the protagonist deffo wore monk like orange attire..... the styles from the extras were also Chinese, the music at the end also very Chinese instrumental
I was expecting guns when associated with John Wick...... in fact the lady at the end was KillBill inspired..... lady snowblood? or something i cant remember either an old black and White japanese film or its a manga / anime... but it inspired Quentin T i think i cant remember
Glad you enjoyed it!
Guess who's back with another masterpiece 🎉...am in love with its sound design and sound scape at large. This is beautiful.
Amazing !!! So good to see an African production
as someone who is big on cinematography, this is really beautiful the lighting and color grading is really beautiful!
Oh my God. What can I say bro. One thing that makes me feel even more prompted is that, you are telling out story as it is surprised to be. Empewo zaffe zikufuuweko bambi. Mpulira nga nzizaamu amanyi buli lwempulira nga gagwaamu. Mukama akukwatireko banange. This is us. I will keep remembering that
Your work always pushes the boundaries in sound, lighting.. and the live switches get better and better. You truly deserve spot no. 1 on 'African Folktales, Reimagined'. Congrats Sir!
Amazing
Wow, thank you!
@LoukmanAli Hey man just one quick question what kind of camera did you guys use for this?
@@bakibrian He mentioned ARRI camera and lenses in the description(not the exact model though).. you know a magician doesn't reveal all his tricks 😆
This is next level martial arts. The entire cast is just superb, thank you Loukman Ali for making this. #UbuntuUppercut 🥋
My pleasure
Wow, this short film was amazing, the villain intro set the tone with no dialogue. You guys are extremely talented. Keep up the good work, success is on route 👏🏿
This is amazingly beautiful and to see that it’s a local production, I get goose bumps 🥰😍🥰
Time for African Stories to be told our way. Kudos, yhu have outdone your self once more👏👏👏👏
Thanks for watching
We give thanks 🙏 Sir, am glad to have been part of this amazing work. May God bless you abundantly Mr Loukman Ali 🎉❤❤
Congratulations dear
Nice. Which role did you play?
Grip. Behind the scenes
You done set yourself apart louk. Ain't seen an action scene shot here that look like that, top tier!!
I am from South Africa a filmmaker too these are projects that excites me especially if they are well executed. We can't always portray violence as realism like we are embracing it. This type of story immediately demonstrates self defence and vulnerability of what seems to be our hero and no shots fired 😄 I am subscribing beautiful story telling.
That's dope your country sounds like they want to be responsible with their media. At least someone is doing it. Meanwhile in America....😂😂😂
I wish 🤣😅
😂😂😂 if this is what you call a good movie 😂😂😂 I'll keep my American immoral movies 😂😂😂. This is absolute trash. I'd be surprised if any of these actors ACTUALLY practiced martial arts... Looks like a bunch of gymnasts and parkour 😂😂😂. The fighting didn't look remotely real, nobody looks like they're actually even CLOSE to getting hit😂😂😂. The editing and cuts are childish😂😂😂. They try to look like an American movie(the African John wick and inspired by kill Bill) but fail miserably... It's funny you try to trash what you're trying to emulate😂😂😂. I get it though.... It's African made so you must show pride and praise for it no matter how bad😂😂😂. Hey maybe in about 30yrs Africans will make good movies and tv shows... But as of now you're still in the infancy stage of multimedia so rather than trashing what inspired you... Maybe take some cues and make better content.
Just got a lot of new diaspora fans in USA with this one! The Video Quality clear and sound affects the Bomb! Man that was a=a great short more please! My Husband and I watched it and are now looking for more Ugandan movies.
Couldn't stop laughing right from the start.
Great, classy, engaging, and hilarious work guys.
Thumbs up.
Beautiful artwork here. Well done to the cast and crew. The narrative, visuals and choreography are amazing.
Thank you very much!
I see A LOT of potential here. Some improvements needed here and there with regards to cinematography and scene consistency, and some fights were avoided, which I only find annoying because the combat was great and I wanted more of it.
But damn, if this wasn't a great piece of entertainment! Loved watching it in its entirety and it is very obvious that this team will go on to do great things. If they can do this high quality work on a smaller scale, just imagine what they could do with proper funding!
Top notch work and I am excitedly subscribing to see what the future holds for you.
Africa needs more great stunt teams that can play on an international level.
now this is how i expect african films to look. This was great, those other african films on TV before this one should be removed. A new standard in the industry is set.
That was cool. Glad I came across it. I thought that one cut up guy was gonna put up a good fight …but the monk is too powerful… wow. Love it
I have been observing your artwork for a while, and I must express my admiration for your impressive work, ssebo! You are making remarkable progress that is significantly advancing the industry. Congratulations!
This was pretty cool! The camera work, lighting, and the actors were top notch. The main character has a cinematic everyman face. The rain was a nice touch. Nice homage to Asian cinema. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see your first feature film.
i like the small subtle humor of the dude fighting the "boss" every ten seconds. a random thug hypes himself up for 20 seconds and the MC just beats his ass in 1 kick is so funny to me
Kazi nzuri sana! Hongera majirani zetu Uganda. Nimejiunga nanyi niendelee kupata ladha kali kama hizi! Kwa kazi hii, sijapata kuiona popote pale katika Afrika Mashariki hii. Kazi ni nzuri tena ya kutukuka. Congrats my East African. The Uganda people must feel very proud to have you as their brothers and sisters. You have made a tremendous work. A work that deserves millions of kudos. Wenu kutoka Tanzania! Muddyb!
ARRRGGGHHH!!! How can you leave this with such a cliff hanger! I need to see more! I want to see the wife (mother) kick some serious butt!
Great art, Loukman.
We Niegerians appreciate your ingenuity.
This is really great content. We need more of this in Africa. Perfect visuals and creativity like this combined with great story writers can give the African movie industry it's place in the world. Keep the good work. I've always loved movies and wondered where Africa lies in all of it. This is the start we need.
👏👏👏👏👏 For the culture. For the people of the sun ☀️
Hi Loukman
Your directorial skills are impressive and has only room to further grow. Your understanding of timing and pace is clearly very developed. You are skilful at leading your audience engagement throughout each scene. This was a very entertaining short. Wish you every success in getting your feature on the big screen. 👍
Peace from London. UK. Unbuntu Uppercut is awesome! Love it! I would love to see the on the cinema screen with Dolby surround sound!!! 🎼
The cinematography is great - the umbrella fight was well done.
Good job dude! I personally don’t know you at all but this is SOMETHING!! It’s easy for an outsiders to comment and correct what went wrong…but I’m convinced that you only know the struggles and efforts you have put to make this happen. It doesn’t mean we shouldn’t be pointing out the errors, but I choose to encourage you DO NOT STOP, KEEP MOVING, KEEP GROWING!!! 💪🏿👏🏿 THIS IS GOOD STUFF DUDE!!
I love that film, the mixture of African sounds and Asian culture is just perfect. #Cinematography_choreography just on point 👌💯
Martial Arts started in Mother Africa I thought? The Montu-Arts ?
Really great work! The cinematic look, fight scenes, story line, set and wardrobe, were all very professional. Awesome job guys! I’ve been working on major Hollywood sets for over 13 years now and love what I see. Needless to say that I have subscribed and look forward to your next videos.
From Uganda, it's really a great job. Big up to the content creators. Africa to the next level. ✌️✌️.
I must say I am really impressed with this movie it is truly amazing.
In simple words thanks Loukman Ali 🏆 for this creativity, your my inspiration & a reason why I chose film to be my dream job❤️🇺🇬 your making our country proud, your the people who deserve awards all the time
I really respect your input into this work, you are really an inspiration to most of us
This is really impressive. Keep up the good work. You are making Africa very proud, we are rooting for you to revolutionize
the African cinema. 🔥🔥🔥
I cant wait for part two! everything from the editing, lighting, sfx and action was excellent! you guys have set the bar high and accomplished it, congratulations!
I'm ugandan n im glad i also found this!! i need more!!!
As an aspiring film maker in animation you earned a sub. Great work
Thanks 🙏
Amazing...
I have always known that we have potential to do movies of this kind, and I am happy to see that you've picked the mantle to set the standards. Blessings only on your journey.
I must say, everything in this short scene is impressive and well-executed. It truly blew my mind to witness the advancements in cameras and overall production quality. As a Ghanaian, I find this video work to be a fantastic display of artistry, particularly the top-notch music and sound. The action was also well done.
However, I have a minor concern regarding the incorporation of Asian and Western fighting styles, clothing, and music into our African context. It somewhat diminishes the originality and fails to align with our way of life. In my opinion, it would be more authentic if we showcased our own fighting techniques, traditional clothing, and music in our scenes. By doing so, we can create a truly African experience that celebrates our unique culture, setting ourselves apart and establishing a fresh approach to filmmaking.
I agree with your last paragraph. i would also include that the similarities ( as seen from the title ) also doesn't match. The short movie is styled after chinese kung fu movies yet the title alludes a similarity to John Wick.
I agree with you. But let's remind ourselves that Africans created Chinese and European cultures.
i am interested in knowing how you came to this conclusion?@@titoscau5350
I respect your take Dion but differ slightly from your thoughts on the cultural aspect. The fact that the movie is acted by predominantly black does not mean that it was intent on displaying or promoting culture. That may be the wish of many, but it may be further from the Producers' intent.
People all over the world embrace cross-cultural sports and other combat activities which makes it normal to present a film using any of them thematically. Jiujitsu, karate, Judo, kungfu, wrestling, etc are traceable to certain countries historically, yet they are widely adopted by any and every culture across the globe. So on that one hand alone, I feel there should be creative liberty for directors and produce of this particular Short, to decide to tell their story using Kungfu adaptations. One has to always think broadly, that not everything must be culture driven. Of course, if the intent of the film or what it overtly suggests, is to portray culture, then yes it would be appropriate to expect a good dose of appropriate culture (dressing, mannerisms, and so) injected into the film.
For me, this is a masterpiece on many levels - unreserved kudos to the entire crew. I can't count how many times I have watched this short - it deserves an award!!
@dionemmanuel7505 we (the cool Asians) have never minded people from outside Asia borrowing our many diverse cultures. We love to share; there’s too much good stuff: martial arts, self enlightenment, and food to name 3 big ones. I have personally experienced myself though some complaints about Asians “appropriating” Hip Hop back in the early 2000s. I simply replied with, “You’re welcome that Bruce worked with Jim in the 70s” and also mentioned “Blade (Wesley Snipes’ best movie).” It just took the Asians a few more decades to be open to a new, young culture, but we definitely love Hip Hop.
@titoscau5350 to our best knowledge, we believe modern humans originated from Africa. But like things from the distant past, they are left there and may not represent current time. Also there was a discovery that is in debate now about modern human remains older than any human fossil in Africa that was recently found in Europe (oh no, not that again). I urge you to be very careful with this whole idea of “humans came from MY country so that makes us superior” because I have seen it cause reverse racism (like that lady who got kicked off the plane recently). Original (White) racism and reverse racism are all still racism. They don’t lead to a good place, but harmony and respect for differences always do. Share food and traditions and see we are “same but different”.
I appreciate the fact that there is basically zero talking, which makes it universally watchable. Great job..
IM AMERICAN... CONGRATS!!! EXCELLENT JOB... YOU'RE CAPABLE OF ALL THINGS!!!!