Projects
Rise
Rise, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. An inspirational true story about an immigrant family in Greece whose unwavering faith and resilience propel three brothers from the streets of Athens to the heights of the NBA.
African Queens
African Queens: Njinga, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A hybrid docuseries about a 17th-century warrior queen who expertly balances diplomacy and military might to defend her kingdom against the encroaching Portuguese slave trade.
To Kill a Monkey
To Kill a Monkey, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A gritty crime thriller about a desperate tech graduate who is lured into a deadly web of cybercrime in Lagos, forcing him to question the moral cost of survival.
Seriously Single
Seriously Single, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A romantic comedy about a woman who embraces single life after a breakup, learning about love, friendship, and self worth in modern Johannesburg.
The Ghost and the House of Truth
The Ghost and the House of Truth, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A counsellor faces tragedy when her child goes missing, sparking a tense search that exposes social pain and institutional limits.
Courting Anathi
Courting Anathi, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A contemporary romantic comedy about a woman determined to secure her high-stakes legal career and a new love, while desperately hiding a past that threatens to derail her future.
New Material
New Material, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A heartwarming comedy-drama about a young comedian who embarks on a national tour, forcing him to reconcile his professional ambitions with his cultural identity and familial responsibilities.
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a Soweto Love Story
A Soweto Love Story, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A vibrant romantic comedy about three brothers in a race to get married to save their family home, discovering the true meaning of love and connection along the way.
Happiness is
Happiness Is, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A sophisticated drama about a woman celebrating her fortieth birthday who appears to have mastered success, yet is forced to confront the hidden holes in her heart and the reality of her friendships.
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Vaya
Vaya, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A suspenseful drama about three strangers whose separate journeys to Johannesburg converge in a struggle for survival, revealing the harsh and often explosive reality of the city's urban landscape.
The Brave Ones
The Brave Ones, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A supernatural drama about an ordinary township girl who discovers she is the reincarnation of a goddess and must harness her divine powers to protect her community from corporate greed.
Her Perfect Life
Her Perfect Life, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A short drama about a woman who appears to have everything, yet hides deep pain and a crisis that questions the cost of success.
Feedom Way
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Freedom Way, cinematography by Kabelo Thathe. A multifaceted social drama about young entrepreneurs in Lagos whose innovative transit startup is upended by systemic corruption, exposing the fragile dreams of a generation chasing stability.