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01 November 2021

Stories in the time of Covid. Omelga Mthiyane: Lefu – The Funeral

 
Omelga Mthiyane
Lefu – The Funeral 
South Africa
9min - Documentary - 2020


 (Stories in the time of Covid)
 
The film was awarded the Best South African Short Documentary at the Jozi Film Festival 2021

Synopsis
When Mpho Molotsi loses his mother to Covid-19, he is devastated to lose not only his closest relative, but also a confidant. The film is a portrait of final goodbyes, and follows Mpho and his family as they make final rites amidst the regulatory restrictions for burials during Covid-19.




Interview with Omelga Mthiyane  
 
 
Lefu – The Funeral by Omelga Mthiyane
 
 

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