God Sleeps on Sundays
Synopsis
James, a disgraced preacher exiled after a city scandal, is assigned to build a new church in a distant rural community. However, the land bought by the church is occupied by Chirongoma, a revered traditional healer. As a fierce rivalry breaks out between James and Chirongoma over the land, God Sleeps on Sundays presents a timely critique on the imperialist nature of religion in displacing Indigenous communities and eroding ancestral traditions.
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God Sleeps On Sundays - Trailer | IFFR 2026
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-07
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International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naishe Nyamubaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Naishe Nyamubaya
- Original Score
- Jah Prayzah
- Original Title
- God Sleeps on Sundays
- Country of Origin
- Zimbabwe
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naishe Nyamubaya
Naishe Nyamubaya
Jah Prayzah
Cameron Baatjies
Shelby Ncube
Sue-Ellen Chitunya
Department Leadership Roster
Naishe Nyamubaya
Director
Naishe Nyamubaya
Writer
Sue-Ellen Chitunya
Producer
Cameron Baatjies
Director of Photography
Shelby Ncube
Editor
Shylet Ndarambwa
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What is God Sleeps on Sundays about?
James, a disgraced preacher exiled after a city scandal, is assigned to build a new church in a distant rural community. However, the land bought by the church is occupied by Chirongoma, a revered traditional healer. As a fierce rivalry breaks out between James and Chirongoma over the land, God Sleeps on Sundays presents a timely critique on the imperialist nature of religion in displacing Indigenous communities and eroding ancestral traditions.
Who directed God Sleeps on Sundays?
God Sleeps on Sundays was directed by Naishe Nyamubaya.
Who stars in God Sleeps on Sundays?
The principal cast of God Sleeps on Sundays includes Leroy Panashe Siyafa, Tendaiishe Chitima, Wizzy Mangoma, Claude Maredza.
When was God Sleeps on Sundays released and how long is it?
God Sleeps on Sundays was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for God Sleeps on Sundays?
The original motion picture soundtrack for God Sleeps on Sundays was composed by Jah Prayzah.