Mosonngoa Explained

Mosonngoa
Director:	Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Producer:	Hannah Stockmann
Starring:	Siphiwe Nzima-Ntskhe Masele Tokane Chaka Phehlamarole Khalechene Retselisitsoe Sekake
Music:	Piers Caldwell
Cinematography:	Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese
Editing:	Hannah Stockmann
Studio:	Mokoari Street Productions
Runtime:	28 minutes
Country:	Lesotho Germany

Mosonngoa is a 2014 Mosotho action–drama short film directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese and produced by Hannah Stockmann.^[1] The film stars Siphiwe Nzima-Ntskhe in the titular lead role whereas Masele Tokane, Chaka Phehlamarole Khalechene and Retselisitsoe Sekake made supportive roles.^[2]

The film received critical reviews from critics and screened at several international film festivals.^{[3] [4]}

Cast

• Siphiwe Nzima-Ntskhe as Mosonngoa
• Masele Tokane as Young Mosonngoa
• Chaka Phehlamarole Khalechene as Rapule
• Retselisitsoe Sekake as Phefo
• Matoae Toae

International screenings

• Cannes Film Festival, France for Short Film Corner – May 2014 ^[5]
• Durban International Film Festival, South Africa – 25 July 2014
• Richmond International Film Festival, USA – 26 February 2015
• Carthage Film Festival, Tunisia – 25 November 2015

Notes and References

1. Web site: MOSONNGOA: Directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese, Germany, Lesotho, 2014. MUBI . 28 October 2020.
2. Web site: Mosonngoa. filmaffinity . 28 October 2020.
3. Web site: Mosonngoa: The Mocked One (2014) . elcinema . 28 October 2020.
4. Web site: Mosonngoa The Mocked One . Luxor African Film Festival (LAFF) . 28 October 2020.
5. Web site: Mosonngoa . makhotso . 28 October 2020.