Zulu Love Letter
Synopsis
Thandeka, a young Black journalist, lives in fear of Johannesburg's past. She's so troubled that she can't work, and her relationship with her 13-year-old deaf daughter Mangi goes from bad to worse. One day Me'Tau, an elderly woman, arrives at the newspaper's office. Ten years earlier, Thandeka witnessed the murder of the woman's daughter Dinéo by the secret police. Me'Tau wants Thandeka to find the murderers and Dinéo's body so that the girl can be buried in accordance with tradition. What Me'Tau couldn't know is that Thandeka has already paid for her knowledge, for having dared stand up to the apartheid system run by the whites. Meanwhile, Mangi secretly prepares a Zulu love letter: four embroidered images representing solitude, loss, hope, and love, as a final gesture towards her mother so that she won't give up the fight.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramadan Suleman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramadan Suleman, Bhekizizwe Peterson
- Original Score
- Zim Ngqawana
- Original Title
- Zulu Love Letter
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English, Zulu
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- JBA Production, Hollybell, FMB2, Natives at Large, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramadan Suleman
Ramadan Suleman, Bhekizizwe Peterson
Zim Ngqawana
Manuel Teran
Jacques Bidou, Bhekizizwe Peterson, Ramadan Suleman, Marianne Dumoulin
Department Leadership Roster
Ramadan Suleman
Director
Ramadan Suleman
Writer
Bhekizizwe Peterson
Writer
Jacques Bidou
Producer
Bhekizizwe Peterson
Producer
Ramadan Suleman
Producer
Marianne Dumoulin
Producer
Manuel Teran
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zulu Love Letter
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What is Zulu Love Letter about?
Thandeka, a young Black journalist, lives in fear of Johannesburg's past. She's so troubled that she can't work, and her relationship with her 13-year-old deaf daughter Mangi goes from bad to worse. One day Me'Tau, an elderly woman, arrives at the newspaper's office. Ten years earlier, Thandeka witnessed the murder of the woman's daughter Dinéo by the secret police. Me'Tau wants Thandeka to find the murderers and Dinéo's body so that the girl can be buried in accordance with tradition. What Me'Tau couldn't know is that Thandeka has already paid for her knowledge, for having dared stand up to the apartheid system run by the whites. Meanwhile, Mangi secretly prepares a Zulu love letter: four embroidered images representing solitude, loss, hope, and love, as a final gesture towards her mother so that she won't give up the fight.
Who directed Zulu Love Letter?
Zulu Love Letter was directed by Ramadan Suleman.
Who stars in Zulu Love Letter?
The principal cast of Zulu Love Letter includes Pamela Nomvete, Mpumi Malatsi, Sophie Mgcina, Kurt Egelhof.
When was Zulu Love Letter released and how long is it?
Zulu Love Letter was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Zulu Love Letter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zulu Love Letter was composed by Zim Ngqawana.