Life, Above All (2010)
A touching mother-daughter relationship that reflects the modern South Africa.
Director: Oliver Schmitz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Cast
- Khomotso Manyaka - Chanda
- Keaobaka Makanyane - Esther
- Lerato Mvelase - Lillian
- Tinah Mnumzana - Aunt Lizbet
- Aubrey Poolo - Jonah
- Mapaseka Mathebe - Iris
- Harriet Lenabe - Mrs. Tafa
- Rami Chuene - Aunty Ruth
- Patrick Shai - Dr. Charles Chilume
Screenplay
Music: Ali N. Askin, Ian Osrin
Cinematography: Bernhard Jasper
Editing: Dirk Grau
Production: Senator Film, Enigma Pictures, Niama Film, Dreamer Joint Venture Filmproduction
Country: Germany, South Africa
Language: Sotho
Original Language: en
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness
Keywords
parent child relationship, loss of loved one, coffin, school, poverty, prostitution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life, Above All about?
- A touching mother-daughter relationship that reflects the modern South Africa.
- Who directed Life, Above All?
- Life, Above All was directed by Oliver Schmitz.
- Who stars in Life, Above All?
- Life, Above All stars Khomotso Manyaka , Keaobaka Makanyane, Lerato Mvelase, Tinah Mnumzana, Aubrey Poolo, Mapaseka Mathebe.
- How long is Life, Above All?
- Life, Above All has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Life, Above All?
- Life, Above All is a Drama film.
- Where was Life, Above All produced?
- Life, Above All was produced in Germany, South Africa.
- What are the themes of Life, Above All?
- The themes of Life, Above All include: Crushing Despair and the Void, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion, Daily Struggles of the Working Class, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.