MBOKODO (ROCK)

South Africa
2023

Director: Nakesa Ndou

Language: English, Zulu

“Wathinta abafazi, Wathin’imbokodo” (you strike a woman, you strike a rock) is a phrase commonly used to describe the strength of a woman. It is used to describe the epitome of strength found in women. Sizani, an eight-year-old girl, uses ukuqoqisa – a storytelling form where rocks are used as characters in a story – to tell the story of how she was sexually violated.

Screenings

23 July | 12:30 | Suncoast 8

Credits

Director

Nakesa Ndou

Producer

Thulani Ngcwabe, Nakesa Ndou

Screenplay

Nakesa Ndou

Cinematography

Thabiso Ndlazi

Cast

Sinethemba Dianibe

Runtime

13 min

Nakesa Ndou

Nakesa is an upcoming producer and director. Her debut film is a drama that deals with sexual violence against children. Nakesa is concerned about the subject of the 'African Female Gaze,' what it means for an African female, to create stories that are centred around the female body, and the reality of the African woman in a contemporary setting. Nakesa studied a BA in Dramatic Arts at Wits University in Johannesburg and is currently studying a BA in Film Production at the University of Cape Town.
DIFF 2023

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