Mondele (2024)
Mondele is a poignant coming-of-age film that explores the immigrant experience through the lives of Mary and her son Nathan, immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who strive to build a new life in the American Midwest. As Nathan pursues his dream of filmmaking amidst his mother's high expectations, the film offers a heartwarming glimpse into their journey of resilience and aspiration.
Director: Daniel Kayamba
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: June 29, 2024
Cast
- Steven Mulimi - Nathan
- Rose Tshela - Mary
- Jay McDaniel - Benji
Screenplay
Cinematography: John Jadkowski
Language: English
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
identity, coming of age, midwest, democratic republic of the congo, mother and son, filmmaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mondele about?
- Mondele is a poignant coming-of-age film that explores the immigrant experience through the lives of Mary and her son Nathan, immigrants from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who strive to build a new life in the American Midwest. As Nathan pursues his dream of filmmaking amidst his mother's high expectations, the film offers a heartwarming glimpse into their journey of resilience and aspiration.
- Who directed Mondele?
- Mondele was directed by Daniel Kayamba.
- Who stars in Mondele?
- Mondele stars Steven Mulimi, Rose Tshela, Jay McDaniel.
- How long is Mondele?
- Mondele has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is Mondele?
- Mondele is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Mondele?
- Mondele had a budget of $25,000.
- What are the themes of Mondele?
- The themes of Mondele include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.