France and Kenya / 2024 / 13mins / Experimental / Swahili

Inspired by childhood experiences of women-only ceremonies and family Polaroids from the 1950s to the 1970s, Temple Road recreates the spiritual and ritualistic preparation of a woman. Weaving a dreamlike narrative, it blends rituals from Kenyan Indian heritage with diverse Kenyan cultures, reflected in a multicultural cast and interwoven ceremonies. Emphasizing the reverence women deserve as the pillars of society, the film is both a tribute to the past and a call to recognize women as bearers of culture, tradition, and life amidst rising violence against women in Kenya.

Anil Padia

Anil Padia dedicates his work to honoring his family, who migrated from Gujarat, India to Nyeri, Kenya over a century ago, and his own journey to the fashion world in Paris, where the yearning to tell the untold stories, rituals and tensions of his heritage have given birth to this most heartfelt and handcrafted of endeavors. Learn More

Michael Mwangi Maina

Inspired by natural landscapes and everyday life, the Nairobi-based Creative director and Photographer Michael Mwangi Maina effortlessly bring authenticity to the forefront. Currently working with the art induced company their aim is "...putting Kenya on the map through our creations and...to inspire the same narrative to the young on the come up." Learn More