Umshana Explained

Umshana
Director:	Bi Phakathi
Cinematography:	Sandile Simelane
Studio:	BIP Films
Runtime:	51 minutes
Country:	Swaziland
Language:	Siswati

Umshana is a 2015 Eswatini black and white drama film directed by Bi Phakathi and produced by BIP Films.^[1] The film stars Mbali Dlamini and Delani Dlamini in lead roles along with Lisa Mavuso, Temakhosi Nkambule, Fineboy Mhlanga in supportive roles.^{[2] [3]}

It is the first all-Siswati speaking feature film and it was completely filmed in the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Cast

• Mbali Dlamini as Gugu
• Delani Dlamini as Themba
• Lisa Mavuso as Gugu's Friend
• Temakhosi Nkambule as Precious
• Fineboy Mhlanga as Uncle

Notes and References

1. Web site: Umshana (2015). filmaffinity . 20 October 2020.
2. Web site: Umshana (2015). cinematerial . 20 October 2020.
3. Web site: Umshana (2015). yeclo . 20 October 2020.