Elelwani


Elelwani
Elelwani and her boyfriend are in love and have plans to spend the rest of their lives together. They are both educated and live urban lives with aspirations to travel abroad. After her university graduation Elelwani returns to her family in the rural countryside to introduce her boyfriend and announce her future plans. But the weight of tradition bears heavily on her family and they refuse to accept her union. The father wants his daughter to become the wife of the local king despite his daughter's insistent refusal. What unfolds is a secret hidden by the royal family from the community and Elelwani is destined to uncover these mysteries and deceptions. In Venda language with English subtitles.

103 minutes.
Parental Guidance.
Drama, Family, Romance, South African.

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

Parents are a pain.
Parents are a pain.

Credits

Cast
Florence Masebe, Vusi Kunene, Mutodi Neshehe
Director
Ntshaveni Wa Luruli
ScreenplayNtshaveni Wa Luruil, from the novel by Titus Ntsiene Maumel
MusicChris Letcher
CinematographyLance Gewer
EditingAryan Kaganof
Sound formats
Made in2012
Produced byShadowy Meadows Productions, Blackboard Trust

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Film and Publications Board (FPB) Report (SA)

GenreDrama
LanguageNone
NudityNOne
SexBrief affectionate kissing
ViolenceLow impact flashbacks
PrejudiceNone
BlasphemyNone
Drug abuseNone
CommentsElelwani is forced to abandon her true love and marry a king as the third wife. In the palace she abandons all protocol and curiously uncovers the hidden secrets of the palace. When the two first wives are pointed out as witches who killed the king she takes up the reins as queen of the kingdom and reconnects with her true love.
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USA MPAA rating

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested
Runtime98
USA version is usually but not always the same as South African release. Versions released on streaming or DVD, Blu-ray or Video may also differ.



Ratings

Scale (Max)20

What the Critics say

Cape Argus / The Star
Theresa Smith quote iconVenda offering for a niche audience.
15
Die Burger
Laetitia Pople quote iconVenda-prent 'n skaars ervaring.
15

What the People say

Internet
22 Netizens
13

Average .. 72%

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