Memory of Princess Mumbi

Name: Memory of Princess Mumbi
Duration: 1 h 19 min

1hr 19m

3.3/5 (542)

1hr 19m
3.3/5 (542)

In 2093, filmmaker Kuve visits Umata to document life after a war banned modern tech. Local filmmaker Mumbi challenges him to create without AI, leading him to… More Details »

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Release Date:

Aug 14, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 19m

Synopsis

In 2093, filmmaker Kuve visits Umata to document life after a war banned modern tech. Local filmmaker Mumbi challenges him to create without AI, leading him to discover beauty in life's simple moments.

Moviegoers are saying

"Memory of Princess Mumbi" has ignited passionate debate as a bold 24-year-old filmmaker uses AI to create Studio Ghibli-esque Afrofuturistic landscapes while simultaneously critiquing AI's role in cinema. This meta-commentary on technology versus humanity, steeped in Kenyan culture and exploring themes of grief, has divided audiences between those calling it a hypocritical experiment and others hailing it as a democratizing masterpiece that breaks filmmaking conventions.

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Mind-Bending

Afrofuturistic

Visually-Stunning

Thought-Provoking

Convention-Breaking

Culturally-Rich

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3.3

RATINGS 5 FANS

3.3

Aug 31, 2025

a film heavily relying on AI set out to show how AI fails to make a good movie. successfully. interesting to see how even in times of highly developed technology usable by everyone you cannot hide that a film is still cheap. especially when you have nothing to say…

108 Likes

shookone

Sep 13, 2025

Many reviewers have hyper-focused on the film’s use of AI, which I believe is an interesting discussion to be had, but only alongside the context and content. Yes, the film uses AI, but as a means of democratizing the filmmaking process. More importantly, the film is very…

91 Likes

walkiingshadow

Aug 28, 2025

Please, film crew that heavily relies on AI, tell me more about your love for filmmaking

73 Likes

Biobrause
Sep 1, 2025

Interesting to see how AI can be a way to make filmmaking more democratic and less money-centered.

27 Likes

klaasvaak333

Sep 13, 2025

Such a bold and original film! I rarely write reviews but I'm confused about all the anti-AI comments this was one of the best uses I've ever watched, and the commentary of its use was spot on. I honestly think this is one of the best films I've seen this year much less…

24 Likes

kells

Sep 2, 2025

a stunning film about grief and the reimagining of worlds. steeped in kenyan culture and imagination, this film is a beautiful ride from start to finish. such a talented young team - can’t recommend enough.

23 Likes

Lindsay Blair Goeldner
Aug 18, 2026

“Let’s make fun of the girl who took a risk and put herself out there creatively”😆😆 This film is very subjectiveeee.Especially the fact that it relies on AI on some parts of the film to critic the use of AI. It’s very easy to miss the point of the film when it surrounds…

12 Likes

D☆

Oct 16, 2025

Genuinely think this movie would have had some legs if it didn’t rely so heavily on AI. Seems as if the director wanted to make a movie about grief, and due to lack of funding, turned to generative AI. Any Dialogue about AI seems to have been added post hoc in order to…

17 Likes

Daniel

Sep 14, 2025

I love love love this film. Yes AI is terrible but using it to democratize a heavily gatekeeped industry and create studio-Ghibli esque Afro-future landscapes??? Give me more. This movie will fill you with joy, break you, and then piece it all back together. Everyone needs…

16 Likes

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