Life, Above All
PG-13
Drama
Documentary
- Release Date
- May 19, 2010
- Director
- Oliver Schmitz
- Cast
- Khomotso Manyaka , Keaobaka Makanyane , Lerato Mvelase , Harriet Lenabe , Aubrey Poolo , Tinah Mnumzana
- Runtime
- 100
- Main Genre
- Drama
- Writers
- Dennis Foon , Allan Stratton
- Website
- http://www.lifeaboveall.co.uk/
Summary
"Life, Above All" is a emotional and universal drama about a young girl (stunningly performed by first-time-actress Khomotso Manyaka) who fights the fear and shame that have poisoned her community. The film captures the enduring strength of loyalty and a courage powered by the heart. Directed by South African filmmaker Oliver Schmitz ("Mapantsula", "Paris, je t'aime"), it is based on the international award winning novel "Chanda's Secrets" by Allan Stratton.
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Life, Above All Blu-ray Featurette [Exclusive]
Director Oliver Schmitz discusses how a South African community opened its doors to the production.