Valley of a Thousand Hills
“The courage to live your truth and be ultimately free”
Synopsis
A young woman who comes from a conservative village must choose between living a lie to stay the perfect Zulu daughter, or risk her life for true love. Nosipho has a secret. She is a loving daughter held up as an example in her community, with a domineering father who has chosen a potential husband for her. But her soulmate and one true love is a woman.
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Valley Of A Thousand Hills Trailer #DIFF2022
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-06-23
Top Cast
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Mandisa Vilakazi
Nosipho Mpanza
Sibongokuhle Nkosi
Thenjiwe Radebe
Wiseman Mncube
Vika Radebe
Glen Gabela
Bhungane Radebe
Cabangile Gumede
Zodwa Radebe
Philani Sithebe
Ngoma Mpanza
Nqobile Dhlomo
Aunt Kitty
Thabiso Ndlovu
Zenzele
Nhlanhla Shangase
Teacher Musa
Mjimiseni Magubane
Mohammed
Noluthando Mkhize
Gobela
Zama Mchunu
Lindi
Ntokozo Msimanga
Ntombi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cineffable Paris Lesbian & Feminist Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bonie Sithebe
- Screenplay & Story
- Philani Sithebe, Bonie Sithebe
- Original Score
- Musa Mhlongo
- Original Title
- Valley of a Thousand Hills
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Durban Motion Pictures, KwaZulu Natal Film Commission, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bonie Sithebe
Philani Sithebe, Bonie Sithebe, Julie Hall
Musa Mhlongo
Jimmy Reynolds
Lindelani Langa
Philani Sithebe, Bonie Sithebe
Department Leadership Roster
Bonie Sithebe
Director
Nontando Myeza
Production Design
Philani Sithebe
Producer
Jimmy Reynolds
Director of Photography
Philani Sithebe
Screenplay
Bonie Sithebe
Screenplay
Musa Mhlongo
Original Music Composer
Lindelani Langa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley of a Thousand Hills
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What is Valley of a Thousand Hills about?
A young woman who comes from a conservative village must choose between living a lie to stay the perfect Zulu daughter, or risk her life for true love. Nosipho has a secret. She is a loving daughter held up as an example in her community, with a domineering father who has chosen a potential husband for her. But her soulmate and one true love is a woman.
Who directed Valley of a Thousand Hills?
Valley of a Thousand Hills was directed by Bonie Sithebe.
Who stars in Valley of a Thousand Hills?
The principal cast of Valley of a Thousand Hills includes Mandisa Vilakazi, Sibongokuhle Nkosi, Wiseman Mncube, Glen Gabela, Cabangile Gumede.
When was Valley of a Thousand Hills released and how long is it?
Valley of a Thousand Hills was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Valley of a Thousand Hills?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Valley of a Thousand Hills was composed by Musa Mhlongo.