Mbali Mashaba
Director
Moderated
Two sisters mourning their father’s loss, navigate the contrasting memories they hold of him.
2024
Fiction
Short Film
South Africa
isiZulu, isiXhosa
2024/06/01
15 minutes
Finished
Reel to Reality Film Festival
The film delves into the relationship between memory and grief, shaped by their unique experiences with the deceased. Through their journey, we explore how their different approaches to grieving challenge traditional roles and perceptions. It highlights how our experiences of people can vary, influenced by hetero-patriarchal family structures and individual self-perceptions. As the sisters reconcile their memories, the film reminds us of the complex, personal nature of grief and the diverse ways we remember and relate to those we’ve lost.