Pumzi
“The outside is dead.”
Synopsis
A sci-fi film about futuristic Africa, 35 years after World War III, 'The Water War'.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
PUMZI TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-23
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Chantelle Burger
Cleaner
Kudzani Moswela
Asha
Tammy Richards
P.
Nicole Bailey
Binti
Freddy Djanabia
Guard 1
Anton David Jeftha
Guard 2
Arthur Cornelisser
Guard 3
Marius Botha
Water Distributor
Marlon Ryneveldt
Guard/Policeman
Trymore Ndhlovu
Exercisor 1
Cheslynn
Exercisor 2
Henry Booysen
Exercisor 3
Andy Kurehwatira
Exercisor 4
Wolfgang Wienssenstein
Floor Cleaner
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wanuri Kahiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Wanuri Kahiu
- Original Score
- Siddhartha Barnhoorn
- Original Title
- Pumzi
- Country of Origin
- South Africa, Kenya
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Budget
- $35K
- Production Studios
- Inspired Minority Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wanuri Kahiu
Wanuri Kahiu
Siddhartha Barnhoorn
Dean Leslie
Simon Hansen, Steven Markovitz, Hannah Slezacek
Department Leadership Roster
Wanuri Kahiu
Director
Wanuri Kahiu
Writer
Simon Hansen
Producer
Hannah Slezacek
Producer
Kerry Hillier
Costume Design
Dean Leslie
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Pumzi.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pumzi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pumzi about?
A sci-fi film about futuristic Africa, 35 years after World War III, 'The Water War'.
Who directed Pumzi?
Pumzi was directed by Wanuri Kahiu.
Who stars in Pumzi?
The principal cast of Pumzi includes Chantelle Burger, Kudzani Moswela, Tammy Richards, Nicole Bailey, Freddy Djanabia.
When was Pumzi released and how long is it?
Pumzi was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Pumzi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pumzi was composed by Siddhartha Barnhoorn.