"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.
Genre(s): Drama
Rating: no rating available
Country: South Africa, Germany
Languages: Sotho, Sotho
Company: Dreamer Joint Venture Filmproduction
Sound: Dolby Digital
MPAA: PG-13 for mature thematic material and some sexual content
Director(s): Oliver Schmitz
Producer(s):
Greig Buckle – co-producer
Martin Hämer – line producer
Daniela Ramin – associate producer
Thomas Reisser – co-producer
Helge Sasse – executive producer
Oliver Stoltz – producer
Writer(s):
Dennis Foon – screenplay
Allan Stratton – novel
Cast:
Khomotso Manyaka – Chanda
Keaobaka Makanyane – Esther
Lerato Mvelase – Lillian
Harriet Lenabe – Mrs. Tafa (as Harriet Manamela)
Aubrey Poolo – Jonah
Tinah Mnumzana – Aunt Lizbet
Mapaseka Mathebe – Iris
Thato Kgaladi – Soly
Kgomotso Ditshweni – Dudu
Rami Chuene – Aunty Ruth
Music: Ali N. Askin, Ian Osrin
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