Weekend in Hell

Weekend in Hell

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Overview

Weekend in Hell is a tightly edited archival documentary that plunges viewers into the horror of the 2013 Westgate Mall siege in Nairobi. Told entirely through authentic raw footage of security cameras, cellphone videos, and emergency response clips, the film unfolds in real time, as shoppers and hostage takers collide in the mall's corridors. Without voiceover or interviews, the documentary relies on visual rhythm and cinematic pacing to build suspense. Each shot escalates tension: the initial confusion, the sudden eruption of violence, the terror-stricken faces of those hiding or fleeing, and the harrowing moments of police and rescue intervention. The editing stitches these fragments into a seamless timeline that immerses the audience in the unfolding crisis. Instead of explanatory narration, viewers are placed in the shoes of those trapped, feeling their fear, disorientation, and hope, all unfolding in "real time

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Lohkast Pictures Lohkast Lohkast Audio Lohkast Records
Production Countries
Kenya
Spoken Languages
English Swahili

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Quick Facts

Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt37660758
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Cast

Key Crew

James Ongige
Director
James Ongige
Producer
James Ongige
Writer
James Ongige
Screenplay