Masai: the Rain Warriors

Faced with a drought that endangers the continuity of their people, the elders are convinced that they have been cursed by the Red God–the God of Vengeance. Following the death of the war chief, a group of adolescents must now cross over to adulthood, forced to quickly form a new generation of inexperienced but brave warriors.

The adolescents must bring back the mane of a legendary lion, which appears at every critical period of the Massai history to appease the wrath of the God and bring back the rains. The survival of their culture depends on this quest.

Critic Reviews:

• " A story of initiation, friendship, teamwork and sacrifice set on the vast ochre savannah of Kenya, Masai: The Rain Warriors builds slowly – very slowly – to a powerful and touching finale. " – Lisa Nesselson

• " Set in the highlands of Kenya, a timeless place untouched by modernity, Masai: The Rain Warriors, is the debut fictional film of Pascal Plisson, a devoted nature documentarian. " – Laura Kern