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This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection

This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection
Mantoa is an 80 years old widow who is living for her son’s return. He has gone for working in the South African mines. She gets to know that her son is dead. After the death of her last family member, she now prepares for her own burial and starts putting things in order.
However, her plans are abrupted by the news of a dam’s announcement which will flood the entire village. Mantoa’s struggles to revive the spiritual heritage of her alive begin.

CATEGORY World Cinema Dramatic Competition



COUNTRY Lesotho/South Africa/Italy

RUN TIME 119 min



LANGUAGE Sesotho

SUBTITLES Yes with English subtitles

COMPANY Urucu Media



WEBSITE https://www.urucumedia.com/

EMAIL [email protected]

PHONE +27833950088

Credits

Director
  • Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Screenwriter
  • Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Produced By
  • Cait Pansegrouw
  • Elias Ribeiro
Cinematographer
  • Pierre De Villiers
Production Designer
  • Leila Walter
Costume Designer
  • Nao Serati
Sound Design/Mix
  • Pressure Cooker Studios
Composer
  • Yu Miyashita
Principal Cast
  • Mary Twala Mhlongo
  • Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makheta
  • Makhaola Ndebele
  • Tseko Monaheng
  • Siphiwe Nzima

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