Fela, My Living God

A young Italian filmmaker meets Fela Kuti, a Nigerian musician and revolutionary. For many years, the director pursues the goal of producing a movie about Kuti, though he ultimately fails to complete the project. Through this process, he finds a new perspective on existence and the meaning of life.

Directed by Daniele Vicari, this music documentary is a co-production between the United Kingdom, Italy, and Slovenia. It follows Vicari's previous works, Partigiani and Diaz - Don't Clean Up This Blood, and precedes his 2025 film, Tired of Killing. The screenplay was written by Vicari alongside Renata Di Leone and Greta Scicchitano. The film features Inti Carboni appearing as himself. It was released on March 21, 2024, with a runtime of 90 minutes. The production was supported by companies including RAI Cinema, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Fabrique Entertainment, and Lokafilm.