Dear Queen

2023 • INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES
Filmmaker: J. Jamal Musenze

About this Short Film

#Army #Exercise #Individual #Young Adult

Dear Queen, directed by J. Jamal Musenze (Uganda, 2023), offers a quiet, observant look at themes linked to army life, physical training, individuality and the uncertain space of young adulthood. With a focus on movement and personal challenge, the film invites viewers to reflect on strength, routine and identity without presuming a single story. As part of the Focus on Ability International Short Film Festival, Dear Queen sits within a programme committed to showcasing the abilities, experiences and achievements of people with disability. This short film adds a thoughtful voice to that programme, showing how everyday practices can reveal resilience and complexity.

Film Details

Country: Uganda
Category: INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES
Genre: Personal Story
Festival Year: 2023
Filmmaker: J. Jamal Musenze

Film Transcript

Ya mbira Yanashiftizi Huli ni waleta Nafim-khoma Panao mlanda kutijia Fokus wa Jenny Na uneroja zaidi Uko zaada kutamba, ya uowo Maowi hapati Tanefu Kuji wala Mbandi Na Optimist Wa pecha kutsusema anaisha sumo ya wana Latero ni hivi Ndiyo kutamba kutumba kwa hivyo Uko zaidi Ndiyo kutumba kutumba kwa hivyo Ndiyo kutumba kutumba kutumba kwa hivyo Sabiti Ndiyo kutumba kwa mando Hili ni kweli waalani Ndiyo kutamba kwa … Kwa mtolo Kwa j Undi kutumba kwa mando Alopida mano Ebilu waalzamo every time whom Masi z grate kutumba kwa mtolo yeah Suli Chunahumak name Iwi Ndiyo kutamba kwa mando Villasa Hideye Ndiyo kutamba kwa mando Alopida mano Kwa mtaolishi Ndiyo kutamba kwa mando Wetumba na jza Uhuliki nchini mtumba kuuu mtu Ta lacone unrealia nja nwanido umuu jayo njito يا uhuliki uhuliki unaposha ... music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music music I feel lost I have no more steps to make I can't move my footsteps I can't see any light ahead where I'm going The future is so shaded Shaded with darkness music Joining the British Army was my childhood dream Now I can see that dream is shaded music

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