Umshana (lit.'The Niece') is a 2015 Eswatini black and white drama film directed by Bi Phakathi and produced by BIP Films.[1] The film stars Mbali Dlamini and Delani Dlamini in lead roles along with Lisa Mavuso, Temakhosi Nkambule, Fineboy Mhlanga in supportive roles.[2][3]

Umshana
Directed byBi Phakathi
Written byBi Phakathi
CinematographySandile Simelane
Production
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BIP Films
Release date
  • 25 November 2015 (2015-11-25)
Running time
51 minutes
CountrySwaziland
LanguageSiswati

It is the first all-Siswati speaking feature film and it was completely filmed in the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Cast

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  • Mbali Dlamini as Gugu
  • Delani Dlamini as Themba
  • Lisa Mavuso as Gugu's Friend
  • Temakhosi Nkambule as Precious
  • Fineboy Mhlanga as Uncle

References

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  1. ^ "Umshana (2015)". filmaffinity. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Umshana (2015)". cinematerial. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Umshana (2015)". yeclo. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
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