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Ngoda
2023
Zimbabwe
Action
1h 30min
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Gangoo Productions
Eddie Sandifolo &
Joe Njagu
Joe Njagu
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Set in 2006 amidst the diamond mining rush that started in Zimbabwe. To claim back their land, the Toropito brothers have to raise enough money to buy it back, forcing them to join the illegal diamond mining world.
Awards:
SOTAMBE (Zambia International Film Festival) 2023:
– Best Actor (Eddie Sandifolo)
– Best Cinematography (Joe Njagu)
– Best Soundtrack (Various Artists)
NAMA (National Merits Awards Zimbabwe) 2023:
– Best Film (Eddie Sandifolo & Joe Njagu)
Botswana International Film Festival 2023:
– Best Film (Eddie Sandifolo & Joe Njagu)
– Best Screenplay (Joe Njagu)
– Best Sound (Joshua Cannings)
Kalif (Nigeria) 2023:
– Best Film (Eddie Sandifolo & Joe Njagu)
– Best Screenplay (Joe Njagu)
– Best Sound (Joshua Cannings)
– Best Make Up (Rosebud Tsikira)
– Best Supporting Actor (Taurai Kawara)
– Best Supporting Actress (Caroline Mashingaidze)
ZAFTA (Zimbabwe Annual Film and Television Awards) 2023:
– Best Film (Eddie Sandifolo & Joe Njagu)
– Best Director (Joe Njagu)
– Best Sound (Joshua Cannings)
– Best Make Up (Rosebud Tsikira)
– Best Actress (Charmaine Mujeri)
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Mirage
2020
Zimbabwe
Drama
1h 32min
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Malaika Productions, MMX Productions, Joe Njagu Films
Malaika Mushandu
Joe Njagu
Prudence Katomeni, Charmaine Mujeri, Chipo Bizure
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While serving a 5-year sentence at one of Zimbabwe’s tightest prisons just outside of Harare, Tambu learns of the abuse of her daughter by her own brother back home. Fuelled by the passionate anger of a single mother, Tambu convinces fellow inmates Memo and Zoe to escape together with her.
The plan hangs on a thin thread, as rumours of the escape surface, fuelling an ongoing power struggle between one of the officers and the prison warden. Tambu seizes the moment during a prison ceremony by a popular pastor, and on the backdrop of the Zimbabwean coup in 2017, where president Robert Mugabe was ousted. The trio embark on a thrilling and dangerous prison break.
As we follow the 3 young women’s journey to freedom, we ask ourselves: How do you escape yourself?
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TINFF (Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival) 2023:
– Best First Feature Film (Malaika Mushandu)
ZIFF (Zimbabwe International Film Festival) 2022:
– Best Feature Film
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AMAA (African Movie Academy Awards) 2020:
– Best First Feature Film (Malaika Mushandu)
– Best Supporting Actress (Charmaine Mujeri)
– Best Soundtrack
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Cook Off
2017
Zimbabwe
Comedy/Romance
1h 41min
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Mufambanidzo, MMX Productions, Joe Njagu Films
Tomas Brickhill
Joe Njagu
Tendaiishe Chitima, Tehn Diamond, Chirikure Chirikure
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Single mother Anesu’s life is turned upside down when her son enters her into a reality TV competition. A refreshing view of contemporary life in Harare, Zimbabwe, told through the lens of a classic romantic comedy.
Selections:
International Film Festival Rotterdam (2018)
Seattle International Film Festival (2018)
Available on:
Netflix (non-exclusive)
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The Letter
2019
Zimbabwe
Drama
1h 26min
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Creative Native, MMX Productions, Joe Njagu Films
Daves Guzha & Joe Njagu
Joe Njagu, Daves Guzha, Eric Witzgall
Emmanuel Mbrirmi, Henry B.J. Phiri, Sarah Mpofu-Sibanda
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It’s 2015, following the controversial July 17 legislation by the Zimbabwean government to abruptly cut off thousands of jobs, Simon has been the delivering the dreaded dismissal letters to his colleagues for weeks but when the ax finally yields on the Harare News general manager he takes the bad news very badly. The respected company executive turns into a self-made criminal. His 23 year old son has just been chased from university for non payment of tuition fees and his 25 year old mistress has just announced that she is carrying his baby.Simon turns to the bottle but does this bring his job back? Is this child really his? The story navigates through the demise of a man who had big plans after his retirement now faced with destitution and embarrassment.
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Mind Games
2017
Zimbabwe
Drama
1h 44min
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Reelnet Multimedia
Charles Mawungwa
Charles Mawungwa, Thandiwe Mawungwa
Kevin Hanssen, Dax Jackson, Sandra Chawabvunza
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Sam’s guilt over the death of his son has led him on a dark secret life which has destroyed his relationship with his family and led to divorce. However, when he goes to work, he becomes victim of a genius psychopath known as Ex, who takes Sam through a series of tests that inadvertently forces Sam to revisits his dark secrets and resolve his personal demons. When it turns out that Ex, was merely a hired gun in a
plot to rob Sam of his inheritance, Sam must use his new found focus to save his kidnapped daughter and possibly reunite his broken marriage.
Set in modern day Zimbabwe, Mind Games is a psychological thriller that unravels the complexities of human thought and emotion. The film takes your mind on an exciting journey filled with action, suspense and yes, the unexpected twists.
Awards:
Calcutta International Film Festival (2017):
– Best Narrative Feature
ZIFF (Zimbabwe International Film Festival) 2017:
– Best Feature Film
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Tete B
2018
Zimbabwe
Drama
58 min.
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Gango Productions
Joe Njagu
Munyaradzi Chidzonga
Nyaradzo Nhongonhema, Munyaradzi Chidzonga, Eddie Sandifolo
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Tete B is the story of a trigger-happy detective, Mbada (played by Charles Njagu), with an unusual case to solve. Someone saved as “Tete B” in the secret phone of his wife, Mamoyo (Nyarie Nhongonhema), has disrupted his peaceful hangover with a text message about a steamy liaison with her. Is it the shady dealing entrepreneur, Shumba (Eddie Sandifolo)? Is it the heartbreaking young pilot, Hungwe (Munya Chidzonga)? Is it the superstar musician, Mukanya (Doc Vikela)? By the time Mbada is done with his buddies, everyone will know the answer to the question “Who is Tete B”?
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Escape
2016
UK/Zimbabwe
Drama
1h 26min
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Thinking Films, MMX Productions
Joe Njagu & Agnieszka Piotrowska
Joe Njagu & Agnieszka Piotrowska, Eric Witzgall
Jose Marques, Selmor Mtukudzi, Munyaradzi Chidzonga
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A mixed-race man, Charles, discovers as his white mother is dying that his father is Zimbabwean. So, he goes to Harare to find him. He is a stranger in town and is enveloped in a range of mysterious situations. He is torn between two women. Tsitsi is the hotel owner’s wife and is so fundamentally damaged that she is evil. She wants Charles to kill her husband. Then there is a modern woman, Anna, who offers a real alternative. Charles becomes tormented by his dreams and repressed memories which begin to return.
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Playing Warriors
2011
Zimbabwe
Comedy
1h 18min
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Maj Jai Films, Pangulin Films
Rumbi Katedza
Jackie Cahi & Rumbi Katedza
Kudzai Sevenzo, Prudence Katomeni, Tendai Musoni
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When Nyarai finds out that her cousin Nonto is getting married, she and her friend Maxi, are set into a frenzy at the thought that their time to find ‘Mr. Right’ may be running out. Nyarai endeavors to find out whether or not it is possible to find a man as strong and dependable as the mythical traditional warrior. Although she is a top executive with a leading advertising agency, her parents are not satisfied, insisting that she needs to get married to pave the way for her younger sister. They tell her that she should forget her frivolous ideas and concentrate on finding a good man to settle down with, while also insisting that her sister’s dreams of becoming a professional basketball player are a waste of time. Set in present day Zimbabwe, against the backdrop of Nyarai’s own romantic escapades with her basketball playing toyboy Che and her more mature and financially stable older boyfriend, Leslie, Nyarai must decide in which direction she wants to take her life, without simultaneously upsetting too many people.
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Something Nice from London
2015
UK/Zimbabwe
Drama
1h 00min
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Latimer Films
Nick Marcq
Nick Marcq & Jill Coates
Memory Bususu, Munyaradzi Chidzonga, Lovewell Chisanga
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Tensions rise in Harare as the Chikwiro family await the arrival of their dead son Peter from London. Days pass and still no body. As relatives sing, dance and help themselves to provisions, Mary Chickwiro tries to keep it all together while grieving the loss of her brother and challenging the family traditions. Meanwhile her cousin in London, struggling to find the cash to send Peter home, is forced to make a desperate choice. Adapted from Petina Gappah’s short story, part of a collection that won the 2009 Guardian First Book Award, Something Nice from London stars some of Zimbabwe’s best loved actors. The film follows two remarkable women in a clash of the old and the new. As Mary struggles in the face of a dominant patriarchy, cousin Lisa tries to uphold traditions in the face of a harsh financial reality.
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The Gentleman
2011
Zimbabwe
Drama
1h 43min
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Decent Arthopuse, Ivory
Pictures
Joe Njagu
Sylvia Chimhina, Munyaradzi Chidzonga, Rufaro Kaseke
Wanisai Chawatama, Munyaradzi Chidzonga, Faith Chibale
Synopsis:
A young man put in a moral dilemma is forced to choose between saving his dying pregnant wife or going against his beliefs.
Awards:
American International Film Festival (2011):
– Best Director
NAMA (National Merits Awards) 2012:
– Best Actor
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Lobola
2010
Zimbabwe
Comedy
1h 35min
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Mighty Movies, Ivory Pictures
Joe Njagu
Munyaradzi Chidzonga, Rufaro Kaseke, Susan Makore
Dalma Chiwereva, Munyaradzi Chidzonga, Charity Dlodlo
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The Muzas are a Zimbabwean family running a granite import company from their home of 14 years in the United States. Sean Muza, the heir apparent to the Muza Granite empire, decides to spend this year’s summer vacation in Zimbabwe with his brothers Curtis and T-Bone. This decision follows disagreements with his father Mr. Muza, which could not be resolved by his mother Mrs Muza. In Zimbabwe, Sean meets Christine Moyana and decides to marry her following a very brief courtship. Sean recruits his two metropolitan brothers and their uncle, Sekuru Magaya, as accomplices on his quest to marry Christine.
The movie ‘Lobala’ is an account of the day on which the Muza boys cross town to the Moyana residence in Chitungwiza to do everything necessary for the fulfilment of the cultural wedding process known as ‘lobola’. The Moyanas are a Zimbabwean family living in Chitungwiza. Mr. Moyana lives with his wife Amai Christine and their two daughters Christine and Vimbai. Mr. Moyana’s oldest son William is not generally considered a part of the family; he does not live at home, is not productively employed like everybody else, and he is not invited to family gatherings such as Christine’s lobola ceremony (which has never stopped him from making his presence felt).