DAR ES SALAAM, June 14 -- A Ugandan film titled The Last Stand, directed by Matt Bish, has been selected to officially open the 28th Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), which will run from June 25th  to 29th this year in Zanzibar.

The film, scheduled to be screened at the historic Ngome Kongwe venue in Stone Town, narrates the story of a Ugandan religious leader who bravely stood up against the dictatorial regime of Idi Amin Dada.

Despite facing threats and pressure from his own family to avoid opposing President Amin, the cleric remained firm in condemning the injustices committed during that era.

ZIFF Executive Director, Joseph Mwale, stated that the festival will kick off with an opening parade from Kisonge to Ngo...