A FILM IN THE MAKING

LOCAL FILM WITH INTERNATIONAL CAST

Bagamoyo: A local film in Kiswahili language with international unknown cast including Tanzanian actors is being filmed in the historic town of Bagamoyo. The story has some action and is also clouded with mystical incidents of  Jinns sequences.

The lead actors are American Derek Sheridin and Chinese beautiful lady more popular by the name of Fatuma than her real name Meng Xian Ying. Both of them speak Kiswahili fluently and easily mix with the film makers, friends or local on lookers.

The role of the Jinn is played by the slim Tanzanian Flora Andrea who by nature of the role she was playing appears to be very serious even during off the shooting time. May be she wanted to live the role like a true Jinn! During the shooting time, she appears and disappears from the scene on the instructions of the director.

Talking of  Jinn which is likely to be a topic of discussion, arising out of the movie, is a common topic at a place like Bagamoyo. My research work reveals that man is stated to have been created from clay while Jinns from a flame of fire. According to religious belief, the Jinn is described as a definite species of living being.

They are created out of fire and like man, may believe or disbelieve, accept or reject guidance. Jinns are personalized beings who enjoy a certain amount of free will and thus will be asked to account for their actions and thoughts.

The film which is under process, according to Chief Photographer, Ally Issa Hassan, portrays  Flora Andrea as a Jinn who transforms from a Jinn to Human Being or to any other form as she likes. The idea is both interesting and enjoyable once it is viewed on the screen.

STORY & PICTURES BY ABDUL HAI

The film "Open Secret" is being shot in Bagamoyo at the famous tourist hotel Green Park View. The Lady in white is the Jinn who has transformed herself into a human being and was temporarily seated right in front of the couple "Fatuma" Meng Xian Ying and Derek Sheridin.

Chief Photographer Ally Issa Hassan assisted with others busy shooting the "Open Secret" in Bagamoyo.

The mysterious Lady Jinn who transforms herself into a human being played by "Rammy" Flora Andrea.

The actors "Fatuma" and Derek doing the rehersal just before the final take of the "Open Secret" which was partly shot in Bagamoyo yesterday.