President
Synopsis
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads. The leader of the opposition MDC party, Nelson Chamisa, challenges the old guard ZANU-PF led by Emmerson Mnangagwa, known as “The Crocodile.” The election tests both the ruling party and the opposition – how do they interpret principles of democracy in discourse and in practice?
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PRESIDENT TRAILER Sundance 2021
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Camilla Nielsson
- Original Score
- Jonas Colstrup
- Original Title
- President
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Norway, United States of America, Zimbabwe
- Spoken Languages
- Shona, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Final Cut for Real, Louverture Films, Sant & Usant, BBC Storyville, ZDF/Arte, SVT, Sundance Institute, Open Society Foundations, Fritt Ord, The Bertha Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Camilla Nielsson
Jonas Colstrup
Henrik Ipsen
Jeppe Bødskov
Danny Glover, Thandiwe Newton, Joslyn Barnes, Signe Byrge Sørensen
Department Leadership Roster
Jonas Colstrup
Original Music Composer
Jeppe Bødskov
Editor
Henrik Ipsen
Director of Photography
Camilla Nielsson
Director
Joslyn Barnes
Producer
Signe Byrge Sørensen
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About President
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is President about?
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads. The leader of the opposition MDC party, Nelson Chamisa, challenges the old guard ZANU-PF led by Emmerson Mnangagwa, known as “The Crocodile.” The election tests both the ruling party and the opposition – how do they interpret principles of democracy in discourse and in practice?
Who directed President?
President was directed by Camilla Nielsson.
Who stars in President?
The principal cast of President includes Nelson Chamisa, Emmerson Mnangagwa.
When was President released and how long is it?
President was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for President?
The original motion picture soundtrack for President was composed by Jonas Colstrup.