Zikhona Bali Over the Moon As the Film She Stars in Premiers At A Major International Film Festival
Zikhona Bali Over the Moon As the Film She Stars in Premiers At A Major International Film Festival. Congratulations are in order for the phenomenal Zikhona Bali. A new film which she stars in, premiers today at the Mill Valley Film Festival.
The film tells an intimate tale of a goddess who tries to win back the affection of her former lover, who has moved on in life without her. Other lead cast members are the talented duo of Nyaniso Dzedze and Sive Mabuya.
“Happy to announce ‘Why The Cattle Wait’ a film director by @phumimorare premieres at the @millvalleyfilmfest
in California. Exciting times.
Starring alongside great thespians @sivemabuya and @nyanisodzedze
Thank you and congratulations @phumimorare 💐,” Zikhona gushed.
Phumi Morare, who the writer/director of the film is passionate about redeeming the African and feminine identity through cinema. She’s interested in using the Black female gaze to tell personal, human stories of everyday Africans. She also loves exploring African history, mythology and folktales in her storytelling.
Phumi’s short films have played at prestigious international film festivals including Telluride Film Festival, Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival, and Pan African Film Festival.
“Today, I’m announcing the festival premiere of my next film, Why The Cattle Wait,” Phumi wrote.
