| Mother, I Am Suffocating. This Is My Last Film About You | |
| Director: | Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese |
| Producer: | Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese |
| Screenplay: | Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese |
| Music: | Guy James Cohen |
| Cinematography: | Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese |
| Runtime: | 76 minutes |
| Country: | Lesotho Qatar Germany |
| Language: | English Sesotho |
Mother, I Am Suffocating. This Is My Last Film About You is a 2019 Lesotho bilingual documentary film produced, written and directed by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese.[1] [2] The film depicts the scenario of personal experiences of the director after his departure from Lesotho who now resides in Germany.[3] The film was released on 9 February 2019 and received critical acclaim for its screenplay and cinematography. The film also received several nominations at international film festivals and was rated as one of the best African films of 2019.[4] [5]
On the dusty streets of Lesotho, people stare at a young lady who carries a wooden cross on her back. She looks back at their faces. Taking the form of an extended poetic letter to the protagonist's mother and motherland, the film shifts its focus and perspective between Lesotho, a tiny nation in Southern Africa and Germany where the director lives.[6] [7]
On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 100% based on 5 reviews, with an average rating of 7/10.[8]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Cinematography | ||
| Best Documentary | ||||
| 2019 | Bergen International Film Festival | Documentaire extraordinaire | ||
| 2019 | Berlin International Film Festival | Best Documentary | ||
| 2019 | Doc Aviv Film Festival | Depth of Field Competition | ||
| 2019 | Durban International Film Festival | Best Documentary | ||
| 2019 | Sheffield International Documentary Festival | Art Documentary | ||
| 2019 | Pacific Meridian | Best Documentary[9] | ||
| 2019 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria International Film Festival | Special Jury Award[10] |