This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection (2019)
Releasing at March 18, 2021 in theaters
Drama

This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection is drama film directed and written by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese. The film stars Mary Twala, Jerry Mofokeng, Makhaola Ndebele, Tseko Monaheng, Siphiwe Nzima-Ntskhe, Thabiso Makoto and Thabo Letsie. It primiered at August 29, 2019 on Venice Film Festival.

Mantoa (Mary Twala Mhlongo), an 80-year-old woman, has lived in a small Lesotho village for her entire life. While preparing for her own death, she receives word of an accident that has killed her only son, leaving her entirely alone, with only the respect of her community, the traditions of her ancestors, and the courage of her convictions. When her community must relocate to make way for a nearby dam which would flood her family’s burial ground, Mantoa draws a line in the sand and becomes an unlikely political and spiritual leader.
Director: Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Writer: Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Stars: Mary Twala, Jerry Mofokeng, Makhaola Ndebele, Tseko Monaheng, Siphiwe Nzima-Ntskhe, Thabiso Makoto, Thabo Letsie
►Cast
Mary Twala | ► | Mantoa |
Jerry Mofokeng | ► | Lesiba Player |
Makhaola Ndebele | ► | Priest |
Tseko Monaheng | ► | Chief Khotso |
Siphiwe Nzima-Ntskhe | ► | Pono |
Thabiso Makoto | ► | Lasaro |
Thabo Letsie | ► | Mokolobetsi |
Silas Monyatse | ► | Morui |
Aleandro Florio | ► | Evangelist Priest |
Sarah Weber | ► | Evangelist’s Wife |
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