Twaano: The Animated Film
Synopsis
This evocative Zambian anthology film weaves together three powerful tales of resilience and hope, exploring mental health and identity. Wongani, a young woman, finds solace in traditional dance to conquer depression. Wezi, a fearless freedom fighter, assumes a rebel leader's identity to seek justice for her community's denied mental health rights. Maya, a college student, confronts crippling anxiety following the loss of a dear friend. Through stunning visuals, original soundtrack and storytelling, Twaano sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit, celebrating the transformative power of tradition, culture, and community.
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TWAANO: The Short Animated Film | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-15
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tabitha Tabs Mwale
- Screenplay & Story
- Musenga Katongo, Jyan Forest Rogers
- Original Title
- Twaano: The Animated Film
- Country of Origin
- Zambia
- Release Date
- 08/03/2024
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $5K
- Production Studios
- Tabproduction Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tabitha Tabs Mwale
Musenga Katongo, Jyan Forest Rogers
Musenga Katongo, Tabitha Tabs Mwale
Department Leadership Roster
Tabitha Tabs Mwale
Director
Musenga Katongo
Writer
Jyan Forest Rogers
Writer
Musenga Katongo
Producer
Tabitha Tabs Mwale
Producer
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What is Twaano: The Animated Film about?
This evocative Zambian anthology film weaves together three powerful tales of resilience and hope, exploring mental health and identity. Wongani, a young woman, finds solace in traditional dance to conquer depression. Wezi, a fearless freedom fighter, assumes a rebel leader's identity to seek justice for her community's denied mental health rights. Maya, a college student, confronts crippling anxiety following the loss of a dear friend. Through stunning visuals, original soundtrack and storytelling, Twaano sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the human spirit, celebrating the transformative power of tradition, culture, and community.
Who directed Twaano: The Animated Film?
Twaano: The Animated Film was directed by Tabitha Tabs Mwale.
Who stars in Twaano: The Animated Film?
The principal cast of Twaano: The Animated Film includes Lumbani Banda, Taonga Gumbo, Trina South, Destro FNP, M'faweli Mwambo.
When was Twaano: The Animated Film released and how long is it?
Twaano: The Animated Film was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 15m.