Liyana
“Dark memories. Bright dreams.”
Synopsis
A talented group of orphaned children in Swaziland create a fictional heroine and send her on a dangerous quest.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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LIYANA | Official Trailer HD (2019)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 405 DaysLA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 10, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 19, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amanda Kopp, Aaron Kopp
- Screenplay & Story
- Gcina Mhlophe
- Original Score
- Philip Miller
- Original Title
- Liyana
- Country of Origin
- Qatar, Swaziland, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Intaba Creative, DFI, Shine Global, Fork Films, The Bertha Foundation, Doc Society, Independent Film Producers (IFP), Abramorama
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amanda Kopp, Aaron Kopp
Gcina Mhlophe
Philip Miller
Aaron Kopp
Aaron Kopp, Davis Coombe
Susan MacLaury, Lisa Schejola Akin, Albie Hecht, Aaron Kopp, Amanda Kopp
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Kopp
Editor
Davis Coombe
Editor
Aaron Kopp
Producer
Amanda Kopp
Producer
Sakheni Dlamini
Producer
Amanda Kopp
Director
Aaron Kopp
Director
Aaron Kopp
Director of Photography
Davis Coombe
Producer
Daniel Junge
Producer
Ani Mercedes
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liyana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Liyana about?
A talented group of orphaned children in Swaziland create a fictional heroine and send her on a dangerous quest.
Who directed Liyana?
Liyana was directed by Amanda Kopp, Aaron Kopp.
Who stars in Liyana?
The principal cast of Liyana includes Gcina Mhlophe.
When was Liyana released and how long is it?
Liyana was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Liyana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Liyana was composed by Philip Miller.