African FILM FESTIVAL New Zealand

WELLINGTON 27 OCTOBER 2022 TO 30 OCTOBER 2022 | AUCKLAND 24 NOVEMBER 2022 TO 4 DECEMBER 2022

Ayanda

GENRE: Drama | Family
LENGTH: 105 Minutes
LOCATIONS: South Africa
DIRECTOR: Sara Blecher
LANGUAGES: English
RATING: M

Synopsis

In a vibrant and diverse Johannesburg community, 21-year-old Afro-hipster Ayanda has a knack for taking neglected pieces of furniture and “bringing them back to love”. Eight years after her father’s death, she is determined to revive his prized garage business, which is in deep debt and in danger of being sold. The film crackles with infectious energy and style, capturing a vividly contemporary view of South Africa. Inspired by the possibilities of a modern African aesthetic Ayanda explores the core theme of how we let go of the things and people we love.

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