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Release Year1978
Runtime1h 49m
LanguageZulu
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorSimon Sabela
WritersBernard Buys
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIsivumelwano
About Isivumelwano
A young woman, Thembisile Khumalo is married to minister Zipho Khumalo. Thembisile is tired of the lifestyle the church offers and wants to go out and have fun. She soon meets troublemaker Johnny, brother to her friend Nancy. They fall in love and start an affair, which leads to a great deal of trouble.
Directed by Simon Sabela, Isivumelwano leans on a strong ensemble — Cynthia Shange, Congress Majola, Eric Mcanyana — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1978.
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