Film · Kenya
The Cut is a 2017 Kenyan film directed by Peter Wangugi Gitau. The film tackles the hard-hitting and prevalent issues of female genital mutilation and child marriage in certain Kenyan communities, framing them within a broader narrative of urban migration and the betrayal of trust. Set against the backdrop of rural Laikipia and the bustling capital of Nairobi, the plot follows siblings John and Jane as they flee their home to escape the traditional practices threatening Jane's future.