Ntare Mwine Documents Uganda’s Past

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Filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine documents Uganda’s past in Memories of Love Returned, tracing a rural photographer Kibaate Ssalongo’s archive spanning from the 1950s. Mwine tracks down subjects from Ssalongo’s portraits, recreating images and mounting a public exhibition in Mbirizi. The documentary explores memory, family histories, and social change, including shifts in fashion and LGBTQ+ visibility. It premiered at the 2025 NBO Film Festival and highlights Uganda’s cultural and personal histories through photography.