No Woman Born (2010)

No Woman Born (2010) poster

A first visit to South Africa seems to invite observation of the extremes or of folklore in society, but Tan Chui Mui initially chose a very different road. She intended to make a short science fiction film and not to focus on the occasionally grim reality of today's South Africa. With the help of local film makers, she set off in Durban looking for suitable locations and four actors who wanted to work on her film (preferably for free). With the locations, she also found her story. She used the futuristic architecture of the football stadium being built - designed by the German bureau GMP Architects - not only as background for her film No Woman Born, but she also turned the anonymous labourers into characters in her film. Tan discovered the talents of the Zulu actor and singer Muzi Mhlanga, who developed during the shooting into a very special man of the future.

Director: Tan Chui Mui
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:
Production: Da Huang Pictures
Country: Malaysia, South Africa
Language: English, isiZulu
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, short film

More Films by Director: Tan Chui Mui
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is No Woman Born about?
A first visit to South Africa seems to invite observation of the extremes or of folklore in society, but Tan Chui Mui initially chose a very different road. She intended to make a short science fiction film and not to focus on the occasionally grim reality of today's South Africa. With the help of local film makers, she set off in Durban looking for suitable locations and four actors who wanted to work on her film (preferably for free). With the locations, she also found her story. She used the futuristic architecture of the football stadium being built - designed by the German bureau GMP Architects - not only as background for her film No Woman Born, but she also turned the anonymous labourers into characters in her film. Tan discovered the talents of the Zulu actor and singer Muzi Mhlanga, who developed during the shooting into a very special man of the future.
Who directed No Woman Born?
No Woman Born was directed by Tan Chui Mui.
How long is No Woman Born?
No Woman Born has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is No Woman Born?
No Woman Born is a Science Fiction film.
Where was No Woman Born produced?
No Woman Born was produced in Malaysia, South Africa.